1975 Ford Torino vs. 1971 Mercedes-Benz 350
To start off, 1975 Ford Torino is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Mercedes-Benz 350. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Mercedes-Benz 350 would be higher. At 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Ford Torino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Mercedes-Benz 350 (200 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1975 Ford Torino. (95 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Mercedes-Benz 350 should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Torino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Torino weights approximately 55 kg more than 1971 Mercedes-Benz 350.
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, 1971 Mercedes-Benz 350 (286 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Torino. (250 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1971 Mercedes-Benz 350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Torino. 1971 Mercedes-Benz 350 has automatic transmission and 1975 Ford Torino has manual transmission. 1975 Ford Torino will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Mercedes-Benz 350 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Ford Torino | 1971 Mercedes-Benz 350 | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Torino | 350 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4092 cc | 3499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 286 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1595 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2830 mm |
