1972 Ford Torino vs. 1993 Mercedes-Benz 220
To start off, 1993 Mercedes-Benz 220 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford Torino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Torino would be higher. At 4,097 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Ford Torino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Mercedes-Benz 220 (150 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1972 Ford Torino. (95 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mercedes-Benz 220 should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Torino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Torino weights approximately 122 kg more than 1993 Mercedes-Benz 220.
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 (246 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Mercedes-Benz 220. (210 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Torino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Mercedes-Benz 220.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Ford Torino | 1993 Mercedes-Benz 220 | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Torino | 220 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4097 cc | 2199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 246 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 86.6 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1652 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 72 L |