1955 Ford 12 M vs. 1957 Mercedes-Benz W 136
To start off, 1957 Mercedes-Benz W 136 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Ford 12 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Ford 12 M would be higher. At 2,497 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Mercedes-Benz W 136 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Mercedes-Benz W 136 (276 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 239 more horse power than 1955 Ford 12 M. (37 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Mercedes-Benz W 136 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 | 1957 Mercedes-Benz W 136 | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 12 M | W 136 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1957 |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 37 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
