1970 Ford Taunus vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2011 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 41 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 4,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mercedes-Benz E (402 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 321 more horse power than 1970 Ford Taunus. (81 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 796 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, 2011 Mercedes-Benz E (600 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 474 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Taunus. (126 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Taunus. 2011 Mercedes-Benz E has automatic transmission and 1970 Ford Taunus has manual transmission. 1970 Ford Taunus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Mercedes-Benz E will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Taunus | 2011 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Taunus | E |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 4663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 402 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1836 kg |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 66 L |
