1968 Ford 17 vs. 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 1968 Ford 17 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300 would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300 (238 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1968 Ford 17. (123 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300 should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford 17. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 246 kg more than 1968 Ford 17. 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, 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300 (271 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford 17. (201 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford 17.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford 17 | 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 17 | 300 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2550 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 201 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1386 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 100 L |
