1963 Ford Cortina vs. 1993 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 1993 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 30 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 5,987 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Mercedes-Benz S (389 HP) has 340 more horse power than 1963 Ford Cortina. (49 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 957 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, 1993 Mercedes-Benz S (570 Nm) has 485 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Cortina. (85 Nm). This means 1993 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Cortina. 1993 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. 1993 Mercedes-Benz S will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Ford Cortina | 1993 Mercedes-Benz S | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Cortina | S |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1558 cc | 5987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 389 HP |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 570 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 80.2 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 | 2180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 80 L |
