1973 Ford Cortina vs. 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500
To start off, 1973 Ford Cortina is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 would be higher. At 5,401 cc (8 cylinders), 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 (180 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 1973 Ford Cortina. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 should accelerate faster than 1973 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 1461 kg more than 1973 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, 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 (440 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 349 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Ford Cortina. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Ford Cortina | 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Cortina | 500 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1944 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 5401 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 111 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 5.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 2406 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 3300 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 120 L |
