1951 Ford Custom vs. 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500
To start off, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 is newer by 29 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 4,972 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 (237 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1951 Ford Custom. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 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. 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 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. 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Ford Custom | 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Custom | 500 |
Year Released | 1951 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3917 cc | 4972 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 237 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2820 mm |