1957 Ford Prefect vs. 1997 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 1997 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Mercedes-Benz E (134 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1957 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 795 kg more than 1957 Ford Prefect. 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, 1997 Mercedes-Benz E (190 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1997 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Ford Prefect | 1997 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Prefect | E |
Year Released | 1957 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 31 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 71 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 78.7 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 1560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2840 mm |