2008 Ford F-350 vs. 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190
To start off, 2008 Ford F-350 is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190 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 242 more horse power than 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190. (120 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190 weights approximately 95 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 475 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190. (145 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford F-350 | 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190 | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | F-350 | 190 |
Year Released | 2008 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6802 cc | 1897 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 362 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 620 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1107 kg | 1202 kg |
Vehicle Length | 6260 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2430 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3970 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 115 L | 100 L |