1970 Ford Cortina vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 38 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 2,146 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 680 kg more 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, 2008 Mercedes-Benz C (340 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 267 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (73 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Cortina | 2008 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Cortina | C |
Year Released | 1970 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1098 cc | 2146 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 73 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2720 mm |