1966 Ford Cortina vs. 1968 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 1968 Mercedes-Benz 300 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Mercedes-Benz 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Mercedes-Benz 300 (109 HP) has 60 more horse power than 1966 Ford Cortina. (49 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercedes-Benz 300 should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 625 kg more than 1966 Ford Cortina. 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, both vehicles can yield 185 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ford Cortina | 1968 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Cortina | 300 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1296 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 109 HP |
Torque | 185 Nm | 185 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 87.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 22.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 1520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 72 L |