1950 Ford Taunus vs. 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600
To start off, 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 6,330 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 (247 HP) has 213 more horse power than 1950 Ford Taunus. (34 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 should accelerate faster than 1950 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 1620 kg more than 1950 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. 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 has automatic transmission and 1950 Ford Taunus has manual transmission. 1950 Ford Taunus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Ford Taunus | 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Taunus | 600 |
Year Released | 1950 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 6330 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 34 HP | 247 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 2450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 5330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2990 mm |