2009 Ford Expedition vs. 1998 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 2009 Ford Expedition is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Mercedes-Benz S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 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 8 more horse power than 1998 Mercedes-Benz S. (302 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1998 Mercedes-Benz S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 909 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 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Mercedes-Benz S. (460 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Mercedes-Benz S.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Expedition | 1998 Mercedes-Benz S | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Expedition | S |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1998 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 4965 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 460 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1875 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2970 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 88 L |
