1975 Ford Torino vs. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 380
To start off, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 380 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford Torino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford Torino would be higher. At 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Ford Torino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 380 (215 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1975 Ford Torino. (95 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 380 should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Torino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Torino weights approximately 54 kg more than 1979 Mercedes-Benz 380.
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, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 380 (305 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Torino. (250 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1979 Mercedes-Benz 380 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Torino. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 380 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. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 380 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Ford Torino | 1979 Mercedes-Benz 380 | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Torino | 380 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4092 cc | 3818 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 71.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1596 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2940 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 90 L |
