1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa vs. 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280
To start off, both 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa and 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 were released in the same year (1970). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,778 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 (180 HP) has 68 more horse power than 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa. (112 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 should accelerate faster than 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa.
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, 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 (258 Nm) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa. (88 Nm). This means 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa | 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 | |
| Make | Abarth | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 1000 TC Corsa | 280 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 982 cc | 2778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 180 HP |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 86.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 78.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 13.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2410 mm |
