1954 Mercedes-Benz 190 vs. 2012 Ford F-350
To start off, 2012 Ford F-350 is newer by 58 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Mercedes-Benz 190. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Mercedes-Benz 190 would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford F-350 (385 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 279 more horse power than 1954 Mercedes-Benz 190. (106 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 1954 Mercedes-Benz 190.
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, 2012 Ford F-350 (548 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 393 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Mercedes-Benz 190. (155 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2012 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Mercedes-Benz 190. 2012 Ford F-350 has automatic transmission and 1954 Mercedes-Benz 190 has manual transmission. 1954 Mercedes-Benz 190 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Ford F-350 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Mercedes-Benz 190 | 2012 Ford F-350 | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Ford |
Model | 190 | F-350 |
Year Released | 1954 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1895 cc | 6200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 385 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 155 Nm | 548 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 6269 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2029 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1961 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3967 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 132 L |