1972 Ford Gran Torino vs. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280
To start off, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford Gran Torino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Gran Torino would be higher. At 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Ford Gran Torino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280 (185 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1972 Ford Gran Torino. (97 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280 should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Gran Torino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Gran Torino weights approximately 30 kg more than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280.
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, 1972 Ford Gran Torino (245 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280. (238 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Gran Torino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Ford Gran Torino | 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280 | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Gran Torino | 280 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4095 cc | 2746 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 185 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 238 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 1615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2870 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 95 L |