1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 vs. 2011 Ford F-150
To start off, 2011 Ford F-150 is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 would be higher. At 6,332 cc (8 cylinders), 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford F-150 (302 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600. (247 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 149 kg more than 2011 Ford F-150.
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, 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 (500 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford F-150. (376 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford F-150.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 | 2011 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Ford |
| Model | 600 | F-150 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6332 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 376 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2475 kg | 2326 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 5890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 2012 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 3670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 111 L | 98 L |
