1954 Ford 12 M vs. 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ford 12 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ford 12 M would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 (215 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1954 Ford 12 M. (37 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 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 | 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 12 M | 300 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1955 |
| 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 | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2410 mm |
