1960 Ford Popular vs. 1954 Mercedes-Benz 220
To start off, 1960 Ford Popular is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Mercedes-Benz 220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Mercedes-Benz 220 would be higher. At 2,195 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Mercedes-Benz 220 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Mercedes-Benz 220 (83 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1960 Ford Popular. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Mercedes-Benz 220 should accelerate faster than 1960 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Mercedes-Benz 220 weights approximately 653 kg more than 1960 Ford Popular. 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.
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1960 Ford Popular | 1954 Mercedes-Benz 220 | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Popular | 220 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1954 |
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 | 31 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 72.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 1383 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 65 L |