Ford Thunderbird (1977 – 1979) vs Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse and predecessors (1977 – 1985): specs compared
The Ford Thunderbird is the more powerful of the two, with up to 153 hp against 140 hp. The Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse and predecessors has the higher top speed: 185 km/h against 175 km/h. At 5,517 mm, the Ford Thunderbird is 163 mm longer than the Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse and predecessors.
| Specification |
Ford
Thunderbird
1977 – 1979
|
Mercedes-Benz
E-Klasse and predecessors
1977 – 1985
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | Germany |
| Documented years | 1977 – 1979 | 1977 – 1985 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 3 | 3 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 135 – 154 hp | 72 – 140 hp |
| Torque | 332 – 386 Nm | 137 – 200 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | — | 11.6 – 23.0 s |
| Top speed | 166 – 175 km/h | 143 – 185 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,517 mm | 5,354 mm |
| Width | 1,994 mm | 1,786 mm |
| Height | 1,341 mm | 1,438 – 1,440 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,893 mm | 3,424 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,749 – 1,813 kg | — |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.