1954 Mercedes-Benz 220 vs. 1965 Ford Zodiac
To start off, 1965 Ford Zodiac is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Mercedes-Benz 220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Mercedes-Benz 220 would be higher. At 2,553 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Ford Zodiac is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ford Zodiac (108 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1954 Mercedes-Benz 220. (83 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ford Zodiac should accelerate faster than 1954 Mercedes-Benz 220. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Mercedes-Benz 220 weights approximately 113 kg more than 1965 Ford Zodiac.
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 Ford Zodiac (190 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Mercedes-Benz 220. (157 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1965 Ford Zodiac will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Mercedes-Benz 220. 1965 Ford Zodiac has automatic transmission and 1954 Mercedes-Benz 220 has manual transmission. 1954 Mercedes-Benz 220 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1965 Ford Zodiac will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1954 Mercedes-Benz 220 | 1965 Ford Zodiac | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Ford |
Model | 220 | Zodiac |
Year Released | 1954 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2195 cc | 2553 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.8 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.6:1 | 8.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1383 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 45 L |