2000 Ford ST 460 vs. 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220
To start off, 2000 Ford ST 460 is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford ST 460 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford ST 460 (460 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 362 more horse power than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220. (98 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford ST 460 should accelerate faster than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220.
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, 2000 Ford ST 460 (178 Nm) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220. (162 Nm). This means 2000 Ford ST 460 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford ST 460 | 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | ST 460 | 220 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 2195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 460 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2710 mm |
