1960 Ford Anglia vs. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300 (109 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1960 Ford Anglia. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300 should accelerate faster than 1960 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 673 kg more than 1960 Ford Anglia. 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, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300 (185 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ford Anglia. (70 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Ford Anglia | 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Anglia | 300 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 22.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 737 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 70 L |
