1967 Ford Corsair vs. 1976 Mercedes-Benz 230
To start off, 1976 Mercedes-Benz 230 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 2,305 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Mercedes-Benz 230 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Mercedes-Benz 230 (109 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1967 Ford Corsair. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Mercedes-Benz 230 should accelerate faster than 1967 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Mercedes-Benz 230 weights approximately 490 kg more than 1967 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, 1976 Mercedes-Benz 230 (185 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1976 Mercedes-Benz 230 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Ford Corsair | 1976 Mercedes-Benz 230 | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Corsair | 230 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 2305 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 93.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.7 mm | 83.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 65 L |
