1951 Hudson Hornet 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 Hudson Hornet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Hudson Hornet 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 94 more horse power than 1951 Hudson Hornet. (143 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 should accelerate faster than 1951 Hudson Hornet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Hudson Hornet weights approximately 285 kg more than 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500.
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 Hudson Hornet has manual transmission. 1951 Hudson Hornet 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 Hudson Hornet | 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
Make | Hudson | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Hornet | 500 |
Year Released | 1951 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4810 cc | 4972 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 237 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1515 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2820 mm |