1968 Ford 12 M vs. 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111
To start off, 1968 Ford 12 M is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 would be higher. At 2,195 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 (94 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1968 Ford 12 M. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford 12 M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 weights approximately 470 kg more than 1968 Ford 12 M. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 (169 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford 12 M. (80 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford 12 M.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ford 12 M | 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 12 M | W 111 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1182 cc | 2195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 169 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2760 mm |