1952 Ford Crestline vs. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300 is newer by 33 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, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300 (113 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1952 Ford Crestline. (108 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 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 70 kg more than 1985 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 | 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Crestline | 300 |
Year Released | 1952 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3929 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2810 mm |