1978 Mercedes-Benz 600 vs. 2013 Ford E-Series
To start off, 2013 Ford E-Series is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Mercedes-Benz 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Mercedes-Benz 600 would be higher. At 6,329 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford E-Series (252 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1978 Mercedes-Benz 600. (247 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford E-Series should accelerate faster than 1978 Mercedes-Benz 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 1125 kg more than 2013 Ford E-Series.
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, 1978 Mercedes-Benz 600 (500 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Ford E-Series. (387 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1978 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Ford E-Series.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Mercedes-Benz 600 | 2013 Ford E-Series | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Ford |
| Model | 600 | E-Series |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6329 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 25 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2770 kg | 1645 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6250 mm | 5504 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 2111 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3910 mm | 3505 mm |
