1972 Ford GT 40 vs. 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500
To start off, 1972 Ford GT 40 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 would be higher. At 5,401 cc (8 cylinders), 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500. (180 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 1446 kg more than 1972 Ford GT 40.
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, 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 (440 Nm) has 355 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford GT 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Ford GT 40 | 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | GT 40 | 500 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1944 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 5401 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.6 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.9 mm | 111 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 2406 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 980 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 3300 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 125 L | 120 L |
