1965 Ford Corsair vs. 1963 Mercedes-Benz W 110
To start off, 1965 Ford Corsair is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Mercedes-Benz W 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Mercedes-Benz W 110 would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Ford Corsair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ford Corsair (97 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1963 Mercedes-Benz W 110. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ford Corsair should accelerate faster than 1963 Mercedes-Benz W 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Mercedes-Benz W 110 weights approximately 249 kg more than 1965 Ford Corsair.
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, 1965 Ford Corsair (164 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Mercedes-Benz W 110. (143 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1965 Ford Corsair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Mercedes-Benz W 110.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Ford Corsair | 1963 Mercedes-Benz W 110 | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Corsair | W 110 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1897 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 164 Nm | 143 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1031 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 63 L |