2008 Ford F-450 vs. 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500
To start off, 2008 Ford F-450 is newer by 64 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 would be higher. At 6,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford F-450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford F-450 (350 HP @ 3000 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500. (180 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford F-450 should accelerate faster than 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500.
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-450 (881 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 441 more torque (in Nm) than 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500. (440 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2008 Ford F-450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford F-450 | 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | F-450 | 500 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1944 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6400 cc | 5401 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 881 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 5.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 6670 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2430 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4390 mm | 3300 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 144 L | 120 L |
