1967 Ford GT 40 vs. 1957 Mercedes-Benz 190
To start off, 1967 Ford GT 40 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Mercedes-Benz 190. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Mercedes-Benz 190 would be higher. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Ford GT 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 246 more horse power than 1957 Mercedes-Benz 190. (104 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1957 Mercedes-Benz 190. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Mercedes-Benz 190 weights approximately 162 kg more than 1967 Ford GT 40.
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 GT 40 | 1957 Mercedes-Benz 190 | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | GT 40 | 190 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4195 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 998 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1050 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2410 mm |