Ford Thunderbird (1955 – 1977) vs Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse and predecessors (1958 – 1962): specs compared
The Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse and predecessors is the more powerful of the two, with up to 160 hp against 131 hp. At 5,189 mm, the Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse and predecessors is 731 mm longer than the Ford Thunderbird. The Ford Thunderbird dates from 1955 – 1977, the Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse and predecessors from 1958 – 1962.
| Specification |
Ford
Thunderbird
1955 – 1977
|
Mercedes-Benz
S-Klasse and predecessors
1958 – 1962
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | Germany |
| Documented years | 1955 – 1977 | 1958 – 1962 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 131 hp | 160 hp |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 240 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | — | 18.0 s |
| Top speed | — | 166 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 15.8 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,458 mm | 5,189 mm |
| Width | 1,750 mm | 1,859 mm |
| Height | 1,308 mm | 1,621 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,591 mm | 3,150 mm |
| Curb weight | — | 2,030 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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