2009 Ford F-450 vs. 1958 Mercedes-Benz SC
To start off, 2009 Ford F-450 is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Mercedes-Benz SC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Mercedes-Benz SC would be higher. At 6,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford F-450 (326 HP @ 3000 RPM) has 212 more horse power than 1958 Mercedes-Benz SC. (114 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-450 should accelerate faster than 1958 Mercedes-Benz SC.
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-450 (814 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 627 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Mercedes-Benz SC. (187 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Mercedes-Benz SC.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford F-450 | 1958 Mercedes-Benz SC | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | F-450 | SC |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6400 cc | 2195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 326 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 814 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 6670 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2430 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4390 mm | 2830 mm |
