1952 Ford Crestline vs. 1979 Mercedes-Benz CW
To start off, 1979 Mercedes-Benz CW is newer by 27 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 6,328 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Mercedes-Benz CW is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Mercedes-Benz CW (395 HP @ 5160 RPM) has 287 more horse power than 1952 Ford Crestline. (108 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Mercedes-Benz CW should accelerate faster than 1952 Ford Crestline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Ford Crestline weights approximately 230 kg more than 1979 Mercedes-Benz CW.
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 | 1979 Mercedes-Benz CW | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Crestline | CW |
Year Released | 1952 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3929 cc | 6328 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 395 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5160 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1840 mm |