1970 Ford Cortina vs. 1959 Mercedes-Benz 190
To start off, 1970 Ford Cortina is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Mercedes-Benz 190. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Mercedes-Benz 190 would be higher. At 1,897 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Mercedes-Benz 190 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Mercedes-Benz 190 (104 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (88 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Mercedes-Benz 190 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Mercedes-Benz 190 weights approximately 170 kg more than 1970 Ford Cortina. 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 Cortina | 1959 Mercedes-Benz 190 | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Cortina | 190 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 1897 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 88 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2410 mm |