1970 Ford Zephyr vs. 1976 Mercedes-Benz 280
To start off, 1976 Mercedes-Benz 280 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 2,746 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Mercedes-Benz 280 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Mercedes-Benz 280 (174 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1970 Ford Zephyr. (81 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Mercedes-Benz 280 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Mercedes-Benz 280 weights approximately 310 kg more than 1970 Ford Zephyr. 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, 1976 Mercedes-Benz 280 (233 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Zephyr. (154 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1976 Mercedes-Benz 280 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Zephyr | 1976 Mercedes-Benz 280 | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Zephyr | 280 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2746 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 174 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 154 Nm | 233 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.7 mm | 86.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.4 mm | 78.8 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2830 mm |