1959 Ford Zodiac vs. 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500
To start off, 1959 Ford Zodiac is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 would be higher. At 5,401 cc (8 cylinders), 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 (177 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1959 Ford Zodiac. (76 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Zodiac. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 1208 kg more than 1959 Ford Zodiac. 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, 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 (440 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Zodiac. (188 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Zodiac.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ford Zodiac | 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Zodiac | 500 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1943 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2552 cc | 5401 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 188 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 111 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1192 kg | 2400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 5160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 3300 mm |