1954 Ford Anglia vs. 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600
To start off, 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 6,332 cc (8 cylinders), 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 (247 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 216 more horse power than 1954 Ford Anglia. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 1735 kg more than 1954 Ford Anglia. 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, 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 (500 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 429 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Anglia. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Anglia. 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 has automatic transmission and 1954 Ford Anglia has manual transmission. 1954 Ford Anglia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Ford Anglia | 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Anglia | 600 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1170 cc | 6332 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 31 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 71 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 103 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 95 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 2475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 5550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 3210 mm |