1970 Ford Maverick vs. 1981 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 1981 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Maverick. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Maverick would be higher. At 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Mercedes-Benz S (154 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1970 Ford Maverick. (82 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 345 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, 1981 Mercedes-Benz S (223 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Maverick. (178 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1981 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Maverick.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Maverick | 1981 Mercedes-Benz S | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Maverick | S |
Year Released | 1970 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2782 cc | 2746 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 154 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 223 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 1560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2950 mm |