1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 vs. 1964 Ford Zodiac
To start off, 1964 Ford Zodiac is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 would be higher. At 5,401 cc (8 cylinders), 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 (180 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1964 Ford Zodiac. (108 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Zodiac. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 1136 kg more than 1964 Ford Zodiac. 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, 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 (440 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 249 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Zodiac. (191 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Zodiac.
Compare all specifications:
| 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 | 1964 Ford Zodiac | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Ford |
| Model | 500 | Zodiac |
| Year Released | 1944 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5401 cc | 2553 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2406 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 45 L |
