User blog comment:GSFB/Killdozer vs Mark IV Tank/@comment-379205-20120725014639

OK, I had this battle in the my head, but it would be a while before I could finally write it, so I'll let you do this one.


 * Main weapons: The Mark IV has a bigger gun, but ironically, the Barrett actually had greater armor penetration and could pierce even the thickest armor of the Mark I. In fact the .50 BMG round was originally intended as an anti-tank weapon.
 * Secondary Armament: The Mark IV takes this for its fully automatic weapons, however, these will have no chance of piercing the "Killdozer"'s thick armor.
 * Armor: Nothing quite shows the advancement of technology quite like this match, not only is the armament to knock out a WWI tank available to a disgruntled mechanic 100 years later, so is a form of armor that will resist gunfire and, judging from the low penetrating power of the 6 pounder, even shells from the Mark IV.
 * Crew Safety: Early tanks such as the Mark IV were notorious for exposing the crew to engine noise, temperatures of up to 120 Farenheit, potentially dangerous carbon monoxide fumes and fragments of the side knocked off by bullet impacts. This made the vehicle uncomfortable at best and dangerous at worst. On the other hand, the Killdozer did not have similar problems with the exhaust fumes, and was even equipped with A/C. Edge: Killdozer
 * Armor: The Killdozer had a foot of steel and concrete composite armor, the Mark IV had eight inches of steel. Edge: Killdozer


 * Overall: Somewhat surprisingly, the Killdozer wins this. These results make evident the advance of technology over about a century, as well as the disturbing implication that a madman with a bulldozer, some mechanical experience, and a lot of time on his hands can create an improvised fighting vehicle more dangerous than a First World War tank!