1970 Ford GT 40 vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2009 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford GT 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford GT 40 would be higher. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Ford GT 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 2009 Mercedes-Benz E. (168 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercedes-Benz E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 365 kg more than 1970 Ford GT 40.
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, 2009 Mercedes-Benz E (400 Nm) has 315 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford GT 40. 2009 Mercedes-Benz E has automatic transmission and 1970 Ford GT 40 has manual transmission. 1970 Ford GT 40 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Mercedes-Benz E will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1970 Ford GT 40 | 2009 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | GT 40 | E |
Year Released | 1970 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4195 cc | 2148 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 85 Nm | 400 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 95.6 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.9 mm | 88.3 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1325 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 980 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 125 L | 80 L |