1962 Ford Cortina vs. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 250
To start off, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 250 is newer by 23 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 2,497 cc (5 cylinders), 1985 Mercedes-Benz 250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 250 (94 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1962 Ford Cortina. (48 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 250 should accelerate faster than 1962 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 250 weights approximately 592 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, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 250 (158 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Ford Cortina. (90 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1985 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 | 1985 Mercedes-Benz 250 | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Cortina | 250 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 48 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.1 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 22.0:1 |
| 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 | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2810 mm |
