1968 Ford Corsair vs. 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240
To start off, 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 2,398 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240 (72 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1968 Ford Corsair. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240 should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240 weights approximately 680 kg more than 1968 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, 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240 (137 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford Corsair | 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240 | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Corsair | 240 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1497 cc | 2398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 90.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.7 mm | 92.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 21.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 1565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 3430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 65 L |
