2008 Ford Fiesta vs. 1990 Mercedes-Benz 260
To start off, 2008 Ford Fiesta is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Mercedes-Benz 260. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Mercedes-Benz 260 would be higher. At 2,599 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Mercedes-Benz 260 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Mercedes-Benz 260 weights approximately 372 kg more than 2008 Ford Fiesta.
Because 1990 Mercedes-Benz 260 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1990 Mercedes-Benz 260. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Ford Fiesta, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 260 (228 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Fiesta. (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 Mercedes-Benz 260 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Fiesta. 1990 Mercedes-Benz 260 has automatic transmission and 2008 Ford Fiesta has manual transmission. 2008 Ford Fiesta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Mercedes-Benz 260 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Ford Fiesta | 1990 Mercedes-Benz 260 | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Fiesta | 260 |
Year Released | 2008 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 2599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 168 HP |
Torque | 146 Nm | 228 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Top Speed | 188 km/hour | 204 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1152 kg | 1524 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2940 mm |