1953 Ford Popular vs. 1976 Mercedes-Benz 230
To start off, 1976 Mercedes-Benz 230 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ford Popular. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ford Popular would be higher. At 2,305 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Mercedes-Benz 230 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Mercedes-Benz 230 (109 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1953 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Mercedes-Benz 230 should accelerate faster than 1953 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Mercedes-Benz 230 weights approximately 640 kg more than 1953 Ford Popular. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1976 Mercedes-Benz 230 (185 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1976 Mercedes-Benz 230 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Ford Popular.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Ford Popular | 1976 Mercedes-Benz 230 | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Popular | 230 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 2305 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 26 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 63 Nm | 185 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 1375 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2720 mm |