1960 Studebaker Sky Hawk vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Studebaker Sky Hawk. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Studebaker Sky Hawk would be higher. At 4,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1960 Studebaker Sky Hawk is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL (228 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1960 Studebaker Sky Hawk. (209 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 1960 Studebaker Sky Hawk.
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, 1960 Studebaker Sky Hawk (396 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1960 Studebaker Sky Hawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL. 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL has automatic transmission and 1960 Studebaker Sky Hawk has manual transmission. 1960 Studebaker Sky Hawk will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Studebaker Sky Hawk | 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
| Make | Studebaker | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Sky Hawk | SL |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4735 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 209 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 396 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5150 mm | 4582 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1298 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 80 L |
