1968 Ford 17 vs. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford 17. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford 17 would be higher. At 2,962 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300 (188 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1968 Ford 17. (85 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300 should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford 17. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 220 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, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300 (260 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford 17. (148 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1985 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 | 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 17 | 300 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2962 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 188 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 88.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 60.1 mm | 80.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2810 mm |