1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 vs. 1960 Studebaker Sky Hawk
To start off, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Studebaker Sky Hawk. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Studebaker Sky Hawk would be higher. At 4,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1960 Studebaker Sky Hawk is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 (225 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1960 Studebaker Sky Hawk. (209 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 should accelerate faster than 1960 Studebaker Sky Hawk. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 weights approximately 185 kg more than 1960 Studebaker Sky Hawk. 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, 1960 Studebaker Sky Hawk (396 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450. (378 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1960 Studebaker Sky Hawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 has automatic transmission and 1960 Studebaker Sky Hawk has manual transmission. 1960 Studebaker Sky Hawk will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 | 1960 Studebaker Sky Hawk | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Studebaker |
Model | 450 | Sky Hawk |
Year Released | 1973 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4519 cc | 4735 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 209 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 378 Nm | 396 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 90.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2980 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 68 L |