1963 Ford Zodiac vs. 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500
To start off, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ford Zodiac. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ford Zodiac would be higher. At 4,972 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 (237 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1963 Ford Zodiac. (108 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Zodiac. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 245 kg more than 1963 Ford Zodiac. 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, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 (402 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Zodiac. (191 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Zodiac. 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 has automatic transmission and 1963 Ford Zodiac has manual transmission. 1963 Ford Zodiac will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1963 Ford Zodiac | 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Zodiac | 500 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2553 cc | 4972 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 237 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 191 Nm | 402 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 96.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 85 mm |
Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1515 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2820 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 90 L |