1996 Dodge Ram vs. 1971 Mercedes-Benz 350
To start off, 1996 Dodge Ram is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Mercedes-Benz 350. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Mercedes-Benz 350 would be higher. At 5,200 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mercedes-Benz 350 weights approximately 486 kg more than 1996 Dodge Ram.
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, 1996 Dodge Ram (447 Nm) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mercedes-Benz 350. (286 Nm). This means 1996 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mercedes-Benz 350.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Dodge Ram | 1971 Mercedes-Benz 350 | |
Make | Dodge | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Ram | 350 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5200 cc | 3499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 200 HP |
Torque | 447 Nm | 286 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1062 kg | 1548 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3530 mm | 2470 mm |