1950 Ford Zephyr vs. 1956 Mercedes-Benz 190
To start off, 1956 Mercedes-Benz 190 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 2,262 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Mercedes-Benz 190 (104 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1950 Ford Zephyr. (57 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Mercedes-Benz 190 should accelerate faster than 1950 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Mercedes-Benz 190 weights approximately 19 kg more than 1950 Ford Zephyr. 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:
1950 Ford Zephyr | 1956 Mercedes-Benz 190 | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Zephyr | 190 |
Year Released | 1950 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2262 cc | 1897 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 1164 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2410 mm |