1967 Ford Fairlane vs. 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220
To start off, 1967 Ford Fairlane is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 would be higher. At 3,930 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Ford Fairlane (122 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220. (78 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220.
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.
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1967 Ford Fairlane | 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Fairlane | 220 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3930 cc | 2195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 122 HP | 78 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 48 L |