1958 Ford Prefect vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 2006 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 5,982 cc (12 cylinders), 2006 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercedes-Benz S (604 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 573 more horse power than 1958 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 1355 kg more than 1958 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, 2006 Mercedes-Benz S (1,001 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 930 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 2006 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Ford Prefect | 2006 Mercedes-Benz S | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Prefect | S |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 5982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 604 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 1001 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 2120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 5170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 3090 mm |
