1961 Ford Zodiac vs. 1961 Mercedes-Benz SE
To start off, both 1961 Ford Zodiac and 1961 Mercedes-Benz SE were released in the same year (1961). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,552 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Ford Zodiac is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Mercedes-Benz SE (118 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1961 Ford Zodiac. (76 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Mercedes-Benz SE should accelerate faster than 1961 Ford Zodiac. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Mercedes-Benz SE weights approximately 329 kg more than 1961 Ford Zodiac. 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, 1961 Mercedes-Benz SE (189 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Ford Zodiac. (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1961 Mercedes-Benz SE will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Ford Zodiac.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Ford Zodiac | 1961 Mercedes-Benz SE | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Zodiac | SE |
Year Released | 1961 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2552 cc | 2193 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 189 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 8.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1191 kg | 1520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 65 L |