1960 Ford Prefect vs. 1968 Mercedes-Benz 220
To start off, 1968 Mercedes-Benz 220 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 2,197 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Mercedes-Benz 220 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Mercedes-Benz 220 (106 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1960 Ford Prefect. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercedes-Benz 220 should accelerate faster than 1960 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercedes-Benz 220 weights approximately 557 kg more than 1960 Ford Prefect. 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, 1968 Mercedes-Benz 220 (179 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ford Prefect. (70 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1968 Mercedes-Benz 220 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Ford Prefect | 1968 Mercedes-Benz 220 | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Prefect | 220 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 995 cc | 2197 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 70 Nm | 179 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 778 kg | 1335 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 64 L |