2009 Ford F-350 vs. 1961 Mercedes-Benz W 110
To start off, 2009 Ford F-350 is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Mercedes-Benz W 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Mercedes-Benz W 110 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 221 more horse power than 1961 Mercedes-Benz W 110. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 1961 Mercedes-Benz W 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Mercedes-Benz W 110 weights approximately 314 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 353 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Mercedes-Benz W 110. (142 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Mercedes-Benz W 110.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford F-350 | 1961 Mercedes-Benz W 110 | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | F-350 | W 110 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5400 cc | 1897 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5770 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2710 mm |
