1971 Ford GT 70 vs. 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220
To start off, 1971 Ford GT 70 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220 would be higher. At 2,195 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220 (115 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1971 Ford GT 70. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220 should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford GT 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220 weights approximately 620 kg more than 1971 Ford GT 70. 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, 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220 (172 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford GT 70. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford GT 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Ford GT 70 | 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220 | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | GT 70 | 220 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 2195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.7 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.4 mm | 72.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2760 mm |
