1953 Ford Prefect vs. 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 2,962 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300 (185 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 1953 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300 should accelerate faster than 1953 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 625 kg more than 1953 Ford Prefect. 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, 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300 (260 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Ford Prefect. 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300 has automatic transmission and 1953 Ford Prefect has manual transmission. 1953 Ford Prefect will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Ford Prefect | 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Prefect | 300 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 2962 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 88.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 80.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2720 mm |
