1971 Ford Zephyr vs. 1971 Mercedes-Benz 600
To start off, both 1971 Ford Zephyr and 1971 Mercedes-Benz 600 were released in the same year (1971). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,328 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Mercedes-Benz 600 (247 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 1971 Ford Zephyr. (81 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Mercedes-Benz 600 should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 1520 kg more than 1971 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, 1971 Mercedes-Benz 600 (500 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 347 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Zephyr. (153 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1971 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Ford Zephyr | 1971 Mercedes-Benz 600 | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Zephyr | 600 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 6328 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 153 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.7 mm | 103 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.4 mm | 95 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 2770 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 6250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 3910 mm |