1960 Ford Prefect vs. 1981 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 1981 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 21 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 2,746 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Mercedes-Benz S (154 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1960 Ford Prefect. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 1960 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 782 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, 1981 Mercedes-Benz S (223 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ford Prefect. (70 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1981 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Ford Prefect | 1981 Mercedes-Benz S | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Prefect | S |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 995 cc | 2746 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 223 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| 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 | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2950 mm |
