1970 Ford Cortina vs. 2013 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2013 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 43 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 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mercedes-Benz C (198 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (95 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 410 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, 2013 Mercedes-Benz C (310 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (148 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2013 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 | 2013 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Cortina | C |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 198 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.3 : 1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1095 kg | 1505 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4591 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2008 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1444 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2760 mm |
