1970 Mercedes-Benz E vs. 2011 Ford F-350
To start off, 2011 Ford F-350 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mercedes-Benz E. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mercedes-Benz E would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford F-350 (385 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 290 more horse power than 1970 Mercedes-Benz E. (95 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercedes-Benz E.
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, 2011 Ford F-350 (548 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 389 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercedes-Benz E. (159 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2011 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mercedes-Benz E.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Mercedes-Benz E | 2011 Ford F-350 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Ford |
| Model | E | F-350 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1988 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 159 Nm | 548 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 6269 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1961 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3967 mm |
