1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 vs. 2011 Ford Transit Connect
To start off, 2011 Ford Transit Connect is newer by 55 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 would be higher. At 2,194 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Transit Connect (136 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220. (98 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Transit Connect should accelerate faster than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 weights approximately 176 kg more than 2011 Ford Transit Connect.
Let's talk about torque, 2011 Ford Transit Connect (173 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220. (162 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Transit Connect will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220. 2011 Ford Transit Connect has automatic transmission and 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 has manual transmission. 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Ford Transit Connect will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 | 2011 Ford Transit Connect | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Ford |
| Model | 220 | Transit Connect |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2194 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 162 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1574 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1796 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 2014 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2911 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 58 L |
