2009 Ford F-350 vs. 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 2009 Ford F-350 is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford F-350 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300. (238 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 413 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 Ford F-350 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300. (271 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford F-350 | 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | F-350 | 300 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5400 cc | 2995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 495 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 972 kg | 1385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 6260 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3970 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 115 L | 100 L |