1970 Ford Corsair vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 6,208 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL (518 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 459 more horse power than 1970 Ford Corsair. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL weights approximately 355 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. Let's talk about torque, 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL (630 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 529 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Corsair | 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Corsair | SL |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 6208 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 518 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 630 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2570 mm |
