1979 Ford LTD vs. 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 1979 Ford LTD is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 (215 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1979 Ford LTD. (133 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford LTD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford LTD weights approximately 393 kg more than 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300.
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, 1979 Ford LTD (332 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300. (275 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1979 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300. 1979 Ford LTD has automatic transmission and 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 has manual transmission. 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Ford LTD will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ford LTD | 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | LTD | 300 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 332 Nm | 275 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 8.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1686 kg | 1293 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5520 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 100 L |