Ford Thunderbird (1955 – 1977) vs Mercedes-Benz SLK-Klasse (1955 – 1963): specs compared
The Ford Thunderbird is the more powerful of the two, with up to 131 hp against 105 hp. At 4,458 mm, the Ford Thunderbird is 168 mm longer than the Mercedes-Benz SLK-Klasse.
| Specification |
Ford
Thunderbird
1955 – 1977
|
Mercedes-Benz
SLK-Klasse
1955 – 1963
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | Germany |
| Documented years | 1955 – 1977 | 1955 – 1963 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 131 hp | 105 hp |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 145 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | — | 14.5 s |
| Top speed | — | 180 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 8.6 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,458 mm | 4,290 mm |
| Width | 1,750 mm | 1,740 mm |
| Height | 1,308 mm | 1,321 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,591 mm | 2,400 mm |
| Curb weight | — | 1,140 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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