1957 Mercedes-Benz W 136 vs. 1970 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1970 Ford Cortina is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Mercedes-Benz W 136. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Mercedes-Benz W 136 would be higher. At 2,497 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Mercedes-Benz W 136 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Mercedes-Benz W 136 (276 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (95 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Mercedes-Benz W 136 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Cortina weights approximately 369 kg more than 1957 Mercedes-Benz W 136.
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. 1970 Ford Cortina has automatic transmission and 1957 Mercedes-Benz W 136 has manual transmission. 1957 Mercedes-Benz W 136 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Ford Cortina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Mercedes-Benz W 136 | 1970 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Ford |
Model | W 136 | Cortina |
Year Released | 1957 | 1970 |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 276 HP | 95 HP |
Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 726 kg | 1095 kg |