1949 Jeep Station Wagon vs. 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220
To start off, 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Jeep Station Wagon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Jeep Station Wagon would be higher. At 2,199 cc (4 cylinders), 1949 Jeep Station Wagon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 (78 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1949 Jeep Station Wagon. (59 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 should accelerate faster than 1949 Jeep Station Wagon.
Because 1949 Jeep Station Wagon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1949 Jeep Station Wagon will offer significantly more control. 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, 1949 Jeep Station Wagon (145 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220. (142 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1949 Jeep Station Wagon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Jeep Station Wagon | 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 | |
| Make | Jeep | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Station Wagon | 220 |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2199 cc | 2195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 78 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2850 mm |
