1972 Mercedes-Benz 450 vs. 2012 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2012 Ford Expedition is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Mercedes-Benz 450. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Mercedes-Benz 450 would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Expedition (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1972 Mercedes-Benz 450. (217 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercedes-Benz 450. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Expedition weights approximately 1021 kg more than 1972 Mercedes-Benz 450. 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, 2012 Ford Expedition (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mercedes-Benz 450. (359 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mercedes-Benz 450.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Mercedes-Benz 450 | 2012 Ford Expedition | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Ford |
Model | 450 | Expedition |
Year Released | 1972 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4519 cc | 5400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 359 Nm | 494 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 2651 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5621 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2002 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1974 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 3327 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 127 L |