1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V vs. 1970 Vauxhall Ventora
To start off, 1970 Vauxhall Ventora is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V would be higher. At 3,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Vauxhall Ventora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Vauxhall Ventora (122 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V. (44 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Vauxhall Ventora should accelerate faster than 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Vauxhall Ventora weights approximately 44 kg more than 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1970 Vauxhall Ventora (241 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V. (107 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1970 Vauxhall Ventora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V.
Compare all specifications:
1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V | 1970 Vauxhall Ventora | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Vauxhall |
Model | 170 V | Ventora |
Year Released | 1946 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1766 cc | 3294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 122 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 107 Nm | 241 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1134 kg | 1178 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2600 mm |