1963 Mercedes-Benz 300 vs. 2012 Ford F-150
To start off, 2012 Ford F-150 is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Mercedes-Benz 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Mercedes-Benz 300 would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford F-150 (360 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1963 Mercedes-Benz 300. (238 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1963 Mercedes-Benz 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford F-150 weights approximately 998 kg more than 1963 Mercedes-Benz 300. 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, 2012 Ford F-150 (515 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Mercedes-Benz 300. (271 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2012 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Mercedes-Benz 300. 2012 Ford F-150 has automatic transmission and 1963 Mercedes-Benz 300 has manual transmission. 1963 Mercedes-Benz 300 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Ford F-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Mercedes-Benz 300 | 2012 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Ford |
| Model | 300 | F-150 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 360 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 2383 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 5890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2012 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 98 L |
