1963 Ford Cortina vs. 1988 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 1988 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 25 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 4,973 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Mercedes-Benz S (261 HP) has 212 more horse power than 1963 Ford Cortina. (49 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 403 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, 1988 Mercedes-Benz S (405 Nm) has 320 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Cortina. (85 Nm). This means 1988 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Cortina. 1988 Mercedes-Benz S has automatic transmission and 1963 Ford Cortina has manual transmission. 1963 Ford Cortina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Mercedes-Benz S will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Ford Cortina | 1988 Mercedes-Benz S | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Cortina | S |
Year Released | 1963 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1558 cc | 4973 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 261 HP |
Torque | 85 Nm | 405 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 96.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 85 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1223 kg | 1626 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2950 mm |