1966 Ford Corsair vs. 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 2,962 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300 (188 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1966 Ford Corsair. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300 should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 635 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, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300 (260 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ford Corsair | 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Corsair | 300 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 2962 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 188 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 101 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 88.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.7 mm | 80.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 1520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2940 mm |