1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 vs. 2010 Ford Transit Connect
To start off, 2010 Ford Transit Connect is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 would be higher. At 4,519 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 (225 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2010 Ford Transit Connect. (136 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Transit Connect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 weights approximately 61 kg more than 2010 Ford Transit Connect. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Ford Transit Connect, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 (378 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Transit Connect. (173 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Transit Connect.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 | 2010 Ford Transit Connect | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Ford |
| Model | 450 | Transit Connect |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4519 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 378 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1574 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4587 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1796 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 2014 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2911 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 58 L |
