2007 Ford F-450 vs. 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 2007 Ford F-450 is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300 would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford F-450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford F-450 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300. (215 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford F-450 should accelerate faster than 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300.
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, 2007 Ford F-450 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300. (275 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2007 Ford F-450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford F-450 | 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | F-450 | 300 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 275 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5740 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3590 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 100 L |
