2009 Ford E-350 vs. 1993 Mercedes-Benz 190
To start off, 2009 Ford E-350 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Mercedes-Benz 190. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Mercedes-Benz 190 would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford E-350 (255 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 1993 Mercedes-Benz 190. (108 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford E-350 should accelerate faster than 1993 Mercedes-Benz 190.
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-350 (475 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 321 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Mercedes-Benz 190. (154 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2009 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Mercedes-Benz 190. 2009 Ford E-350 has automatic transmission and 1993 Mercedes-Benz 190 has manual transmission. 1993 Mercedes-Benz 190 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford E-350 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford E-350 | 1993 Mercedes-Benz 190 | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | E-350 | 190 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5408 cc | 1797 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 475 Nm | 154 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 12 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 100 L |