2009 Ford Expedition vs. 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 2009 Ford Expedition is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300 would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Expedition (306 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300. (195 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1971 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, 2009 Ford Expedition (365 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300. (358 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Expedition | 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Expedition | 300 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 4519 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 195 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 358 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 82 L |
