2007 Ford Territory vs. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500
To start off, 2007 Ford Territory is newer by 22 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 1 more horse power than 2007 Ford Territory. (244 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500 should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Territory. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Territory weights approximately 408 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, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500 (399 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Territory. (380 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Territory.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford Territory | 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Territory | 500 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 4973 cc |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 245 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 399 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.3 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 216 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2016 kg | 1608 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2460 mm |
