2008 Ford F-350 vs. 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500
To start off, 2008 Ford F-350 is newer by 66 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500 would be higher. At 6,802 cc (10 cylinders), 2008 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford F-350 (362 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500. (177 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 1293 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Ford F-350 (620 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500. (432 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2008 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford F-350 | 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | F-350 | 500 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1942 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6802 cc | 5401 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 620 Nm | 432 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1107 kg | 2400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6260 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2430 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3970 mm | 3300 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 115 L | 120 L |
