2007 Ford Ranger vs. 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 2007 Ford Ranger is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300 would be higher. At 2,962 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300 (188 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2007 Ford Ranger. (108 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300 should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Ranger weights approximately 136 kg more than 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300.
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, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300 (260 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Ranger. (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Ranger. 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300 has automatic transmission and 2007 Ford Ranger has manual transmission. 2007 Ford Ranger will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford Ranger | 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Ranger | 300 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 2962 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 188 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 257 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 158 km/hour | 211 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1656 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2940 mm |
