1990 Ford Thunderbird vs. 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 1990 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 (172 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1990 Ford Thunderbird. (139 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Thunderbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 170 kg more than 1990 Ford Thunderbird. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1990 Ford Thunderbird (291 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300. (255 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ford Thunderbird | 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Thunderbird | 300 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 291 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.8 mm | 85.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 88 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 85 L |
