1967 Ford Cortina vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
To start off, 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (188 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1967 Ford Cortina. (52 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter should accelerate faster than 1967 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter weights approximately 1635 kg more than 1967 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, 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (440 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 338 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford Cortina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Ford Cortina | 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Cortina | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 52 HP | 188 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 2515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 6939 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 2024 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 2731 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 4326 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 100 L |
