2008 Ford F-150 vs. 1967 Mercedes-Benz 600
To start off, 2008 Ford F-150 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Mercedes-Benz 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Mercedes-Benz 600 would be higher. At 6,331 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford F-150 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1967 Mercedes-Benz 600. (247 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1967 Mercedes-Benz 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 1693 kg more than 2008 Ford F-150.
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, 1967 Mercedes-Benz 600 (500 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford F-150. (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1967 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford F-150.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford F-150 | 1967 Mercedes-Benz 600 | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | F-150 | 600 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5409 cc | 6331 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1077 kg | 2770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5690 mm | 6250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3520 mm | 3910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 114 L | 65 L |
