1966 Ford Corsair vs. 1999 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 1999 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 33 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 5,439 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Mercedes-Benz S (356 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 297 more horse power than 1966 Ford Corsair. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 1020 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, 1999 Mercedes-Benz S (530 Nm @ 3150 RPM) has 429 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1999 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 | 1999 Mercedes-Benz S | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Corsair | S |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 5439 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 356 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3150 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.7 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 1905 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 3090 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 88 L |
