1970 Ford Cortina vs. 1999 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, 1999 Mercedes-Benz SL is newer by 29 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 2,799 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Mercedes-Benz SL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Mercedes-Benz SL (190 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (97 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercedes-Benz SL weights approximately 758 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, 1999 Mercedes-Benz SL (271 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (151 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Cortina. 1999 Mercedes-Benz SL has automatic transmission and 1970 Ford Cortina has manual transmission. 1970 Ford Cortina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Mercedes-Benz SL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Cortina | 1999 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Cortina | SL |
Year Released | 1970 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 2799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.8 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 73.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1002 kg | 1760 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 80 L |