1950 Jeep Station Wagon vs. 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Jeep Station Wagon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Jeep Station Wagon would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300 (238 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 1950 Jeep Station Wagon. (74 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300 should accelerate faster than 1950 Jeep Station Wagon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Jeep Station Wagon weights approximately 94 kg more than 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300.
Because 1950 Jeep Station Wagon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1950 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, 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300 (271 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Jeep Station Wagon. (157 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Jeep Station Wagon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Jeep Station Wagon | 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
| Make | Jeep | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Station Wagon | 300 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2638 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1386 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2410 mm |
