1970 Ford Cortina vs. 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220
To start off, 1970 Ford Cortina is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 would be higher. At 2,195 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 (78 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (68 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Cortina.
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, 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 (142 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (115 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Cortina | 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Cortina | 220 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 2195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 68 HP | 78 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 72.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 6.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 148 km/hour | 140 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2850 mm |
