1965 Ford Corsair vs. 1954 Mercedes-Benz 220
To start off, 1965 Ford Corsair is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Mercedes-Benz 220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Mercedes-Benz 220 would be higher. At 2,195 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Mercedes-Benz 220 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Mercedes-Benz 220 (83 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1965 Ford Corsair. (76 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Mercedes-Benz 220 should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Mercedes-Benz 220 weights approximately 388 kg more than 1965 Ford Corsair. 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, 1954 Mercedes-Benz 220 (157 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Corsair. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1954 Mercedes-Benz 220 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Ford Corsair | 1954 Mercedes-Benz 220 | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Corsair | 220 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1663 cc | 2195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.7 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 60.4 mm | 72.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 7.6:1 |
| Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 150 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 1383 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 65 L |
