1970 Ford Taunus vs. 1974 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 1974 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,987 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Mercedes-Benz E (94 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1970 Ford Taunus. (57 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 380 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, 1974 Mercedes-Benz E (159 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Taunus. (100 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1974 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 | 1974 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Taunus | E |
Year Released | 1970 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1294 cc | 1987 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 100 Nm | 159 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 83.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2760 mm |