1970 Ford Taunus vs. 1970 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, both 1970 Ford Taunus and 1970 Mercedes-Benz E were released in the same year (1970). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mercedes-Benz E (95 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1970 Ford Taunus. (81 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 290 kg more than 1970 Ford Taunus. 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 E (159 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Taunus. (126 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1970 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Taunus | 1970 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Taunus | E |
Year Released | 1970 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 95 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 126 Nm | 159 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.6 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 83.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2760 mm |