1956 Ford Zodiac vs. 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ford Zodiac. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ford Zodiac would be higher. At 4,519 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300 (195 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1956 Ford Zodiac. (76 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300 should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Zodiac. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 563 kg more than 1956 Ford Zodiac. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300 (358 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Zodiac. (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Zodiac.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Ford Zodiac | 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Zodiac | 300 |
Year Released | 1956 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2552 cc | 4519 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 195 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 358 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Top Speed | 136 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1192 kg | 1755 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 5010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2860 mm |