1972 Ford Cortina vs. 1969 Mercedes-Benz C 111
To start off, 1972 Ford Cortina is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Mercedes-Benz C 111. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Mercedes-Benz C 111 would be higher. At 4,799 cc, 1969 Mercedes-Benz C 111 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Mercedes-Benz C 111 (280 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 224 more horse power than 1972 Ford Cortina. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Mercedes-Benz C 111 should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercedes-Benz C 111 weights approximately 56 kg more than 1972 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, 1969 Mercedes-Benz C 111 (293 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Cortina. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1969 Mercedes-Benz C 111 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Ford Cortina | 1969 Mercedes-Benz C 111 | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Cortina | C 111 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 4799 cc |
Horse Power | 56 HP | 280 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 91 Nm | 293 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1044 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 120 L |