1967 Ford Corsair vs. 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380
To start off, 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380 is newer by 15 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 3,839 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380 (205 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 1967 Ford Corsair. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380 should accelerate faster than 1967 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380 weights approximately 730 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, 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380 (315 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Ford Corsair | 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380 | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Corsair | 380 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 3839 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 205 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 101 Nm | 315 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.7 mm | 78.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 1615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 3080 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 90 L |