1971 Mercedes-Benz 300 vs. 1977 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1977 Ford Cortina is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300 would be higher. At 4,519 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300 (195 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1977 Ford Cortina. (123 HP @ 3700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300 should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 615 kg more than 1977 Ford Cortina. 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 300 (358 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Cortina. (289 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Mercedes-Benz 300 | 1977 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Ford |
Model | 300 | Cortina |
Year Released | 1971 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4519 cc | 4093 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 195 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Torque | 358 Nm | 289 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1755 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2580 mm |