1955 Ford 12 M vs. 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190
To start off, both 1955 Ford 12 M and 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190 were released in the same year (1955). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,897 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190 (104 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1955 Ford 12 M. (37 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190 should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford 12 M.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Ford 12 M | 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190 | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 12 M | 190 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1897 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 37 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2410 mm |