1966 Ford Cortina vs. 1953 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 1966 Ford Cortina is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Mercedes-Benz 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Mercedes-Benz 300 would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Mercedes-Benz 300 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ford Cortina | 1953 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Cortina | 300 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 0 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2390 mm |
