1972 Mercedes-Benz 450 vs. 1978 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1978 Ford Cortina is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Mercedes-Benz 450. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Mercedes-Benz 450 would be higher. At 4,519 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Mercedes-Benz 450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Mercedes-Benz 450 (217 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1978 Ford Cortina. (86 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Mercedes-Benz 450 should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercedes-Benz 450 weights approximately 520 kg more than 1978 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, 1972 Mercedes-Benz 450 (359 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Cortina. (141 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1972 Mercedes-Benz 450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Mercedes-Benz 450 | 1978 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Ford |
Model | 450 | Cortina |
Year Released | 1972 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4519 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 359 Nm | 141 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2580 mm |