2009 Ford F-150 vs. 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600
To start off, 2009 Ford F-150 is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 would be higher. At 6,332 cc (8 cylinders), 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford F-150 (310 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600. (247 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 1744 kg more than 2009 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, 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 (500 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford F-150. (495 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford F-150.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford F-150 | 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | F-150 | 600 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 6332 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 2710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5890 mm | 6250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3670 mm | 3910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 112 L |
