1970 Ford 17 vs. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500
To start off, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford 17. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford 17 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 186 more horse power than 1970 Ford 17. (59 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford 17. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 533 kg more than 1970 Ford 17. 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 287 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford 17. (112 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford 17.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford 17 | 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 17 | 500 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 4973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 245 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 399 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1608 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2460 mm |
