1963 Ford Cortina vs. 1969 Mercedes-Benz C 111
To start off, 1969 Mercedes-Benz C 111 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 4,799 cc, 1969 Mercedes-Benz C 111 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Mercedes-Benz C 111 (280 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 1963 Ford Cortina. (106 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Mercedes-Benz C 111 should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercedes-Benz C 111 weights approximately 260 kg more than 1963 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, 1969 Mercedes-Benz C 111 (293 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Cortina. (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1969 Mercedes-Benz C 111 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Ford Cortina | 1969 Mercedes-Benz C 111 | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Cortina | C 111 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1558 cc | 4799 cc |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 280 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 293 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 120 L |