1945 Ford Taunus vs. 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S
To start off, 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1945 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1945 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S (148 HP) has 114 more horse power than 1945 Ford Taunus. (34 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S should accelerate faster than 1945 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S weights approximately 910 kg more than 1945 Ford Taunus. 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.
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1945 Ford Taunus | 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Taunus | 300S |
Year Released | 1945 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 34 HP | 148 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 1740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2910 mm |