1954 Ford Prefect vs. 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600
To start off, 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 6,330 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 (247 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 216 more horse power than 1954 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 1685 kg more than 1954 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, 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 (500 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 429 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Prefect. 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 has automatic transmission and 1954 Ford Prefect has manual transmission. 1954 Ford Prefect will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Ford Prefect | 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Prefect | 600 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1170 cc | 6330 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 |
| Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 2450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 5330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2990 mm |
