2006 Ford Expedition vs. 1986 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 2006 Ford Expedition is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Mercedes-Benz S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Mercedes-Benz S would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Expedition (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1986 Mercedes-Benz S. (164 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1986 Mercedes-Benz S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 300 kg more than 2006 Ford Expedition.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2006 Ford Expedition (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 267 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Mercedes-Benz S. (228 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Mercedes-Benz S. 2006 Ford Expedition has automatic transmission and 1986 Mercedes-Benz S has manual transmission. 1986 Mercedes-Benz S will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Ford Expedition will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Expedition | 1986 Mercedes-Benz S | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Expedition | S |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1986 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 2599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 164 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 228 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2950 mm |
