2009 Ford Expedition vs. 1982 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 2009 Ford Expedition is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Mercedes-Benz S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Mercedes-Benz S would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Expedition (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1982 Mercedes-Benz S. (154 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1982 Mercedes-Benz S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 594 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. Let's talk about torque, 2009 Ford Expedition (495 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 272 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Mercedes-Benz S. (223 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Mercedes-Benz S. 2009 Ford Expedition has automatic transmission and 1982 Mercedes-Benz S has manual transmission. 1982 Mercedes-Benz S 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 | 1982 Mercedes-Benz S | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Expedition | S |
Year Released | 2009 | 1982 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5408 cc | 2746 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 154 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 495 Nm | 223 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2950 mm |