2009 Ford E-250 vs. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560
To start off, 2009 Ford E-250 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 would be higher. At 5,547 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford E-250 (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560. (142 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford E-250 should accelerate faster than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 weights approximately 653 kg more than 2009 Ford E-250.
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, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 (454 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford E-250. (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford E-250.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford E-250 | 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | E-250 | 560 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4606 cc | 5547 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1619 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6030 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2140 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2460 mm |
