2006 Ford F-250 vs. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500
To start off, 2006 Ford F-250 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500 would be higher. At 4,973 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500 (245 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2006 Ford F-250. (177 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500 should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford F-250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford F-250 weights approximately 108 kg more than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500.
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 F-250 (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500. (399 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2006 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford F-250 | 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | F-250 | 500 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4200 cc | 4973 cc |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 245 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 399 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 103 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1716 kg | 1608 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2460 mm |
