1959 Ford 17M vs. 1958 Mercedes-Benz 220
To start off, 1959 Ford 17M 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 51 more horse power than 1959 Ford 17M. (59 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Mercedes-Benz 220 should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford 17M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Mercedes-Benz 220 weights approximately 635 kg more than 1959 Ford 17M. 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 220 (186 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford 17M. (120 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1958 Mercedes-Benz 220 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford 17M.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ford 17M | 1958 Mercedes-Benz 220 | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 17M | 220 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1697 cc | 2195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.6 mm | 72.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.1:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 70 L |
