1966 Ford Corsair vs. 1955 Mercedes-Benz 220
To start off, 1966 Ford Corsair is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Mercedes-Benz 220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Mercedes-Benz 220 would be higher. At 2,195 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Mercedes-Benz 220 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Mercedes-Benz 220 (83 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1966 Ford Corsair. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Mercedes-Benz 220 should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Mercedes-Benz 220 weights approximately 390 kg more than 1966 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, 1955 Mercedes-Benz 220 (158 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1955 Mercedes-Benz 220 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ford Corsair | 1955 Mercedes-Benz 220 | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Corsair | 220 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 2195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 101 Nm | 158 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.7 mm | 72.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 1275 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 100 L |