2006 Ford E-150 vs. 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500
To start off, 2006 Ford E-150 is newer by 63 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 would be higher. At 5,401 cc (8 cylinders), 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford E-150 (226 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500. (177 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford E-150 should accelerate faster than 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500.
Let's talk about torque, 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 (440 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford E-150. (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford E-150.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford E-150 | 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | E-150 | 500 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1943 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 5401 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 226 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 111 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 5.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2060 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 3300 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 120 L |
