1951 Hudson Hornet vs. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 500
To start off, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 500 is newer by 35 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 4,973 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 500 (245 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1951 Hudson Hornet. (143 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 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 134 kg more than 1986 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. 1986 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. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 500 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Hudson Hornet | 1986 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
Make | Hudson | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Hornet | 500 |
Year Released | 1951 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4810 cc | 4973 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 245 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1666 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 3080 mm |