2000 Ford ST 460 vs. 1971 Mercedes-Benz 350

To start off, 2000 Ford ST 460 is newer by 29 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 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 260 more horse power than 1971 Mercedes-Benz 350. (200 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford ST 460 should accelerate faster than 1971 Mercedes-Benz 350.

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, 1971 Mercedes-Benz 350 (286 Nm) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford ST 460. (178 Nm). This means 1971 Mercedes-Benz 350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford ST 460. 1971 Mercedes-Benz 350 has automatic transmission and 2000 Ford ST 460 has manual transmission. 2000 Ford ST 460 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Mercedes-Benz 350 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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