Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse and predecessors (1952 – 1956) vs Ford Thunderbird (1955 – 1977): specs compared
The Ford Thunderbird is the more powerful of the two, with up to 131 hp against 125 hp. At 5,055 mm, the Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse and predecessors is 597 mm longer than the Ford Thunderbird. The Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse and predecessors dates from 1952 – 1956, the Ford Thunderbird from 1955 – 1977.
| Specification |
Mercedes-Benz
S-Klasse and predecessors
1952 – 1956
|
Ford
Thunderbird
1955 – 1977
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | United States |
| Documented years | 1952 – 1956 | 1955 – 1977 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 3 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 115 – 125 hp | 131 hp |
| Torque | 199 – 225 Nm | 290 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 17.0 – 18.0 s | — |
| Top speed | 154 – 159 km/h | — |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 12.5 – 13.8 L/100 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,950 – 5,055 mm | 4,458 mm |
| Width | 1,839 mm | 1,750 mm |
| Height | 1,600 – 1,641 mm | 1,308 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,051 mm | 2,591 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,820 – 1,940 kg | — |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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