1958 Mercedes-Benz 300 vs. 2010 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2010 Ford Ranger is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300 would be higher. 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 95 more horse power than 2010 Ford Ranger. (143 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300 should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Ranger weights approximately 109 kg more than 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300.
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 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Ranger. (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Mercedes-Benz 300 | 2010 Ford Ranger | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Ford |
Model | 300 | Ranger |
Year Released | 1958 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 2300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 272 Nm | 209 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1338 kg | 1447 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5171 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1763 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1684 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3193 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 74 L |