1968 Ford Zephyr vs. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500
To start off, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500 is newer by 17 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 4,973 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500 (245 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 1968 Ford Zephyr. (81 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500 should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 354 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, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500 (399 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Zephyr. (153 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ford Zephyr | 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Zephyr | 500 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 4973 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 245 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 153 Nm | 399 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.7 mm | 96.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.4 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1254 kg | 1608 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2460 mm |