1969 Ford Zephyr vs. 1976 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 1976 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Mercedes-Benz E (94 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1969 Ford Zephyr. (81 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 80 kg more than 1969 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, 1976 Mercedes-Benz E (159 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Zephyr. (153 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1976 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Ford Zephyr | 1976 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Zephyr | E |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 159 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 | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 65 L |
