2005 Ford F-350 vs. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 2005 Ford F-350 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300 would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford F-350 (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 213 more horse power than 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300. (87 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 380 kg more than 2005 Ford F-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, 2005 Ford F-350 (495 Nm) has 323 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300. (172 Nm). This means 2005 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford F-350 | 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | F-350 | 300 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 90.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 92.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 21.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5880 mm | 5350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3610 mm | 3430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 65 L |
