1959 Ford Zephyr vs. 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220
To start off, 1959 Ford Zephyr is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 would be higher. At 2,552 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 (78 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1959 Ford Zephyr. (72 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Zephyr.
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, 1959 Ford Zephyr (180 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220. (142 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1959 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ford Zephyr | 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Zephyr | 220 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2552 cc | 2195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 78 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2850 mm |