1952 Ford Zephyr vs. 1954 Mercedes-Benz W 136
To start off, 1954 Mercedes-Benz W 136 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 2,495 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Mercedes-Benz W 136 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Mercedes-Benz W 136 (276 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 219 more horse power than 1952 Ford Zephyr. (57 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Mercedes-Benz W 136 should accelerate faster than 1952 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 425 kg more than 1954 Mercedes-Benz W 136.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Ford Zephyr | 1954 Mercedes-Benz W 136 | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Zephyr | W 136 |
Year Released | 1952 | 1954 |
Engine Size | 2260 cc | 2495 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 8500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 720 kg |