1974 Ford Cortina vs. 2013 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2013 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 6,300 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mercedes-Benz C (445 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 389 more horse power than 1974 Ford Cortina. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 1974 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 785 kg more than 1974 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, 2013 Mercedes-Benz C (601 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 510 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Ford Cortina. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Ford Cortina | 2013 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Cortina | C |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 6300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 445 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 601 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4707 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2008 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1433 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2760 mm |
