1957 Ford 12 M vs. 1963 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 1963 Mercedes-Benz 300 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ford 12 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ford 12 M would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Mercedes-Benz 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Mercedes-Benz 300 (238 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 1957 Ford 12 M. (37 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Mercedes-Benz 300 should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford 12 M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 485 kg more than 1957 Ford 12 M. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Ford 12 M | 1963 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 12 M | 300 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 37 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2410 mm |