1970 Ford Corsair vs. 1957 Mercedes-Benz 190
To start off, 1970 Ford Corsair is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Mercedes-Benz 190. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Mercedes-Benz 190 would be higher. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Mercedes-Benz 190 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Mercedes-Benz 190 (104 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1970 Ford Corsair. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Mercedes-Benz 190 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Mercedes-Benz 190 weights approximately 275 kg more than 1970 Ford Corsair. 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.
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1970 Ford Corsair | 1957 Mercedes-Benz 190 | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Corsair | 190 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2410 mm |