1971 Ford GT 70 vs. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450
To start off, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford GT 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford GT 70 would be higher. At 4,519 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 (225 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1971 Ford GT 70. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford GT 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 weights approximately 870 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, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 (378 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford GT 70. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford GT 70. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 has automatic transmission and 1971 Ford GT 70 has manual transmission. 1971 Ford GT 70 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Ford GT 70 | 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | GT 70 | 450 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 4519 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 378 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.7 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.4 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 8.8:1 |
Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 215 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 1635 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2820 mm |