1962 Ford Cortina vs. 1976 Mercedes-Benz 250
To start off, 1976 Mercedes-Benz 250 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 2,525 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Mercedes-Benz 250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Mercedes-Benz 250 (127 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1962 Ford Cortina. (48 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Mercedes-Benz 250 should accelerate faster than 1962 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Mercedes-Benz 250 weights approximately 582 kg more than 1962 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. Let's talk about torque, 1976 Mercedes-Benz 250 (196 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Ford Cortina. (90 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1976 Mercedes-Benz 250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Ford Cortina | 1976 Mercedes-Benz 250 | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Cortina | 250 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 2525 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 48 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.1 mm | 72.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 778 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 80 L |
