1971 Ford GT 70 vs. 1982 Mercedes-Benz 190
To start off, 1982 Mercedes-Benz 190 is newer by 11 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Mercedes-Benz 190 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Mercedes-Benz 190 (104 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1971 Ford GT 70. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Mercedes-Benz 190 should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford GT 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Mercedes-Benz 190 weights approximately 365 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, 1982 Mercedes-Benz 190 (165 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford GT 70. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1982 Mercedes-Benz 190 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 | 1982 Mercedes-Benz 190 | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | GT 70 | 190 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.7 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.4 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2680 mm |