1969 Ford Fairlane vs. 1949 Mercedes-Benz 170S
To start off, 1969 Ford Fairlane is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Mercedes-Benz 170S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Mercedes-Benz 170S would be higher. At 2,781 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ford Fairlane (81 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1949 Mercedes-Benz 170S. (51 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1949 Mercedes-Benz 170S.
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.
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1969 Ford Fairlane | 1949 Mercedes-Benz 170S | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Fairlane | 170S |
Year Released | 1969 | 1949 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2781 cc | 1766 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 47 L |