1952 Ford Crestline vs. 1959 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 1959 Mercedes-Benz 300 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ford Crestline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ford Crestline would be higher. At 3,929 cc (8 cylinders), 1952 Ford Crestline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Mercedes-Benz 300 (238 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1952 Ford Crestline. (108 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Mercedes-Benz 300 should accelerate faster than 1952 Ford Crestline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Ford Crestline weights approximately 95 kg more than 1959 Mercedes-Benz 300.
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.
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1952 Ford Crestline | 1959 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Crestline | 300 |
Year Released | 1952 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3929 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2410 mm |