1972 Ford Torino vs. 1972 Mercedes-Benz 230.4
To start off, both 1972 Ford Torino and 1972 Mercedes-Benz 230.4 were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,555 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford Torino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford Torino (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1972 Mercedes-Benz 230.4. (108 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Torino should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercedes-Benz 230.4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Torino weights approximately 642 kg more than 1972 Mercedes-Benz 230.4. 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, 1972 Ford Torino (403 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mercedes-Benz 230.4. (187 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Torino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mercedes-Benz 230.4. 1972 Ford Torino has automatic transmission and 1972 Mercedes-Benz 230.4 has manual transmission. 1972 Mercedes-Benz 230.4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Ford Torino will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Ford Torino | 1972 Mercedes-Benz 230.4 | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Torino | 230.4 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6555 cc | 2307 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 403 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 93.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101.6 mm | 83.6 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1992 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5380 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 65 L |
