1958 Ford Popular vs. 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, both 1958 Ford Popular and 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300 were released in the same year (1958). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300 (238 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 212 more horse power than 1958 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300 should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 603 kg more than 1958 Ford Popular. 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, 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300 (272 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Popular.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Ford Popular | 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Popular | 300 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1171 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 26 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 63 Nm | 272 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 1338 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2410 mm |