1958 Ford 17 vs. 1965 Mercedes-Benz W 110
To start off, 1965 Mercedes-Benz W 110 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford 17. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford 17 would be higher. At 1,895 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Mercedes-Benz W 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Mercedes-Benz W 110 (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1958 Ford 17. (59 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Mercedes-Benz W 110 should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford 17. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Mercedes-Benz W 110 weights approximately 270 kg more than 1958 Ford 17. 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, 1965 Mercedes-Benz W 110 (142 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford 17. (129 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1965 Mercedes-Benz W 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford 17.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Ford 17 | 1965 Mercedes-Benz W 110 | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 17 | W 110 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1698 cc | 1895 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 129 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.1:1 | 21.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 52 L |