1970 Ford Cortina vs. 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500
To start off, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 4,973 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 (326 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 282 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (44 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 870 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. Let's talk about torque, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 (480 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 407 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (73 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Cortina | 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Cortina | 500 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1098 cc | 4973 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 326 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 73 Nm | 480 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 1730 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2810 mm |