1968 Ford GT 40 vs. 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220
To start off, 1968 Ford GT 40 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 would be higher. At 4,948 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Ford GT 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford GT 40 (424 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 346 more horse power than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220. (78 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220.
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, 1968 Ford GT 40 (637 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 495 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220. (142 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1968 Ford GT 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ford GT 40 | 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | GT 40 | 220 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4948 cc | 2195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 424 HP | 78 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 637 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 6.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 980 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 125 L | 48 L |