1961 Ford Taunus vs. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 220
To start off, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 220 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 2,196 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Mercedes-Benz 220 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 220 (58 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1961 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 220 should accelerate faster than 1961 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 220 weights approximately 415 kg more than 1961 Ford Taunus. 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, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 220 (126 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Ford Taunus. (111 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1973 Mercedes-Benz 220 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Ford Taunus | 1973 Mercedes-Benz 220 | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Taunus | 220 |
Year Released | 1961 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1497 cc | 2196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 58 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 111 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.1:1 | 21.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1375 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 65 L |