2009 Ford E-150 vs. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 2009 Ford E-150 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300 would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford E-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford E-150 (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300. (87 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford E-150 should accelerate faster than 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 664 kg more than 2009 Ford E-150.
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, 2009 Ford E-150 (389 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300. (172 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 Ford E-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300. 2009 Ford E-150 has automatic transmission and 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300 has manual transmission. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford E-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Ford E-150 | 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | E-150 | 300 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4606 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 389 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5520 mm | 5350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2060 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 3430 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 65 L |