1968 Ford 12 M vs. 1990 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, 1990 Mercedes-Benz SL is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford 12 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford 12 M would be higher. At 2,962 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Mercedes-Benz SL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Mercedes-Benz SL (228 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 184 more horse power than 1968 Ford 12 M. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford 12 M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Mercedes-Benz SL weights approximately 840 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.
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, 1990 Mercedes-Benz SL (267 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford 12 M. (80 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1990 Mercedes-Benz SL 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 | 1990 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 12 M | SL |
Year Released | 1968 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1182 cc | 2962 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 228 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 267 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 80 L |