1948 Ford Taunus vs. 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300 (238 HP) has 204 more horse power than 1948 Ford Taunus. (34 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300 should accelerate faster than 1948 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 508 kg more than 1948 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Ford Taunus | 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Taunus | 300 |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1958 |
| 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 | 238 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 1338 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2410 mm |
