1967 Ford Corsair vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2009 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 42 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 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz C (228 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 1967 Ford Corsair. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 1967 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 355 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, 2009 Mercedes-Benz C (300 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Ford Corsair | 2009 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Corsair | C |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 66 L |
