2009 Ford Expedition vs. 1981 Mercedes-Benz W 123 Coupe
To start off, 2009 Ford Expedition is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Mercedes-Benz W 123 Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Mercedes-Benz W 123 Coupe would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Mercedes-Benz W 123 Coupe weights approximately 384 kg more than 2009 Ford Expedition.
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. 2009 Ford Expedition has automatic transmission and 1981 Mercedes-Benz W 123 Coupe has manual transmission. 1981 Mercedes-Benz W 123 Coupe will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford Expedition will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Ford Expedition | 1981 Mercedes-Benz W 123 Coupe | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Expedition | W 123 Coupe |
Year Released | 2009 | 1981 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Size | 5408 cc | 2307 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3330 mm | 2720 mm |