1970 Ford Cortina vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz B
To start off, 2006 Mercedes-Benz B is newer by 36 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 2,034 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Mercedes-Benz B is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercedes-Benz B (190 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (97 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercedes-Benz B should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercedes-Benz B weights approximately 368 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, 2006 Mercedes-Benz B (280 Nm @ 4850 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (151 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Mercedes-Benz B will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Cortina | 2006 Mercedes-Benz B | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Cortina | B |
Year Released | 1970 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 2034 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4850 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 169 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1002 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 56 L |