1954 Ford 12 M vs. 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S
To start off, 1954 Ford 12 M is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S (148 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1954 Ford 12 M. (37 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford 12 M.
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:
1954 Ford 12 M | 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 12 M | 300S |
Year Released | 1954 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 37 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1520 mm |