1955 Ford 12 M vs. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560
To start off, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 is newer by 31 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 5,547 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 (295 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 258 more horse power than 1955 Ford 12 M. (37 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 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. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 has automatic transmission and 1955 Ford 12 M has manual transmission. 1955 Ford 12 M will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Ford 12 M | 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 12 M | 560 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 5547 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 37 HP | 295 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 5170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3080 mm |