1966 Ford Lotus Cortina vs. 1993 Mercedes-Benz 280
To start off, 1993 Mercedes-Benz 280 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina would be higher. At 2,799 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Mercedes-Benz 280 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Mercedes-Benz 280 (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina. (105 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mercedes-Benz 280 should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Mercedes-Benz 280 weights approximately 755 kg more than 1966 Ford Lotus 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, 1993 Mercedes-Benz 280 (270 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina. (145 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1993 Mercedes-Benz 280 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ford Lotus Cortina | 1993 Mercedes-Benz 280 | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Lotus Cortina | 280 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1558 cc | 2799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.8 mm | 73.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 167 km/hour | 213 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 905 kg | 1660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 72 L |