1978 Ford Taunus vs. 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 1978 Ford Taunus is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300 would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 408 kg more than 1978 Ford Taunus.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ford Taunus | 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Taunus | 300 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1294 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 238 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1338 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2410 mm |