1954 Ford Popular vs. 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220
To start off, 1954 Ford Popular is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 would be higher. At 2,195 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 (78 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1954 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Popular.
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, 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 (142 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Popular.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Ford Popular | 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Popular | 220 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 2195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 26 HP | 78 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 63 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2850 mm |