1973 Ford Cortina vs. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 220
To start off, both 1973 Ford Cortina and 1973 Mercedes-Benz 220 were released in the same year (1973). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,197 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Mercedes-Benz 220 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 220 (58 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1973 Ford Cortina. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 220 should accelerate faster than 1973 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 220 weights approximately 352 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, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 220 (126 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Ford Cortina. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1973 Mercedes-Benz 220 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Ford Cortina. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 220 has automatic transmission and 1973 Ford Cortina has manual transmission. 1973 Ford Cortina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 220 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Ford Cortina | 1973 Mercedes-Benz 220 | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Cortina | 220 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 2197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 58 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 92.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 21.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1392 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 65 L |
