1959 Ford 12 M vs. 1958 Mercedes-Benz 220
To start off, 1959 Ford 12 M is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Mercedes-Benz 220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Mercedes-Benz 220 would be higher. At 2,195 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Mercedes-Benz 220 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Mercedes-Benz 220 (110 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1959 Ford 12 M. (37 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Mercedes-Benz 220 should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford 12 M.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ford 12 M | 1958 Mercedes-Benz 220 | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 12 M | 220 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 2195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 37 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1540 mm |