1968 Ford Zephyr vs. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 200
To start off, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 200 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 200 (93 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1968 Ford Zephyr. (81 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 200 should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 200 weights approximately 76 kg more than 1968 Ford Zephyr. 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, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 200 (156 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Zephyr. (153 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1973 Mercedes-Benz 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ford Zephyr | 1973 Mercedes-Benz 200 | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Zephyr | 200 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1987 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 153 Nm | 156 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.7 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.4 mm | 83.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1254 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 65 L |