2006 Ford Ranger vs. 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300B
To start off, 2006 Ford Ranger is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300B. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300B would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300B is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300B (136 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2006 Ford Ranger. (86 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300B should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Ranger weights approximately 1157 kg more than 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300B.
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, 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300B (219 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Ranger. (174 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300B will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Ranger | 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300B | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Ranger | 300B |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 219 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 21.6:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2862 kg | 1705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 3050 mm |
