1951 Ford Custom vs. 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Ford Custom. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ford Custom would be higher. At 4,519 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300 (195 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1951 Ford Custom. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300 should accelerate faster than 1951 Ford Custom.
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. 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300 has automatic transmission and 1951 Ford Custom has manual transmission. 1951 Ford Custom will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Ford Custom | 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Custom | 300 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3917 cc | 4519 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 195 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2860 mm |
