1955 Ford 12 M vs. 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500
To start off, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 is newer by 35 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 4,973 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 (326 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 289 more horse power than 1955 Ford 12 M. (37 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 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 | 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 12 M | 500 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 4973 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 37 HP | 326 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2810 mm |