1970 Ford Maverick vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 42 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 4,943 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mercedes-Benz E (302 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1970 Ford Maverick. (143 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 310 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, 2012 Mercedes-Benz E (370 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Maverick. (335 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Maverick. 2012 Mercedes-Benz E has automatic transmission and 1970 Ford Maverick has manual transmission. 1970 Ford Maverick will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Mercedes-Benz E will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1970 Ford Maverick | 2012 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Maverick | E |
Year Released | 1970 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4943 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 302 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 335 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 1735 kg |