1956 Mercedes-Benz 190 vs. 1978 Ford Cortina

To start off, 1978 Ford Cortina is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Mercedes-Benz 190. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Mercedes-Benz 190 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Mercedes-Benz 190 (104 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1978 Ford Cortina. (86 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Mercedes-Benz 190 should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Mercedes-Benz 190 weights approximately 54 kg more than 1978 Ford Cortina. 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. 1978 Ford Cortina has automatic transmission and 1956 Mercedes-Benz 190 has manual transmission. 1956 Mercedes-Benz 190 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Ford Cortina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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