1970 Ford Maverick vs. 1970 Mercedes-Benz 600
To start off, both 1970 Ford Maverick and 1970 Mercedes-Benz 600 were released in the same year (1970). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,330 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mercedes-Benz 600 (247 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 1970 Ford Maverick. (97 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercedes-Benz 600 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 1465 kg more than 1970 Ford Maverick. 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, 1970 Mercedes-Benz 600 (500 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Maverick. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1970 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Maverick.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Maverick | 1970 Mercedes-Benz 600 | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Maverick | 600 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4096 cc | 6330 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 103 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 95 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1305 kg | 2770 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 6250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3910 mm |