1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 vs. 2011 Ford F-350
To start off, 2011 Ford F-350 is newer by 38 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 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 160 more horse power than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450. (225 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450.
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 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450. (378 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 | 2011 Ford F-350 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Ford |
| Model | 450 | F-350 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4520 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 378 Nm | 548 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 6269 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1961 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 3967 mm |
