1966 Ford Corsair vs. 1996 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 1996 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 30 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 4,973 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Mercedes-Benz S (317 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 258 more horse power than 1966 Ford Corsair. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 1119 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, 1996 Mercedes-Benz S (470 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 369 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1996 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ford Corsair | 1996 Mercedes-Benz S | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Corsair | S |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 4973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 470 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.7 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 2004 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 3150 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |
