1965 Ford Corsair vs. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 420
To start off, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 420 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Mercedes-Benz 420 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 420 (219 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1965 Ford Corsair. (97 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 420 should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 420 weights approximately 569 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, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 420 (329 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Corsair. (164 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1985 Mercedes-Benz 420 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Ford Corsair | 1985 Mercedes-Benz 420 | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Corsair | 420 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 4196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 219 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 164 Nm | 329 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.7 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.4 mm | 78.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1031 kg | 1600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2460 mm |