1941 Mercedes-Benz 230 vs. 2012 Ford F-150
To start off, 2012 Ford F-150 is newer by 71 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230 would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford F-150 (411 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 358 more horse power than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230. (53 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford F-150 weights approximately 1170 kg more than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 Ford F-150 (588 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 449 more torque (in Nm) than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230. (139 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2012 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230.
Compare all specifications:
| 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230 | 2012 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Ford |
| Model | 230 | F-150 |
| Year Released | 1941 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2229 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 411 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 139 Nm | 588 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 2620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 5890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 2012 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 3670 mm |
