1948 Ford Prefect vs. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 250
To start off, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 250 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 2,525 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Mercedes-Benz 250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 250 (138 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1948 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 250 should accelerate faster than 1948 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 250 weights approximately 523 kg more than 1948 Ford Prefect. 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, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 250 (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Ford Prefect. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1979 Mercedes-Benz 250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Ford Prefect | 1979 Mercedes-Benz 250 | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Prefect | 250 |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 2525 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 72.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 105 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 837 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2800 mm |
