1966 Ford Cortina vs. 1963 Mercedes-Benz W 110
To start off, 1966 Ford Cortina is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Mercedes-Benz W 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Mercedes-Benz W 110 would be higher. At 1,897 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Mercedes-Benz W 110 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ford Cortina | 1963 Mercedes-Benz W 110 | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Cortina | W 110 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1897 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 79 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 63 L |