1976 Ford Cortina vs. 1970 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, 1976 Ford Cortina is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mercedes-Benz SL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mercedes-Benz SL would be higher. At 2,778 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Mercedes-Benz SL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mercedes-Benz SL (168 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1976 Ford Cortina. (73 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercedes-Benz SL weights approximately 246 kg more than 1976 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, 1970 Mercedes-Benz SL (240 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Cortina. (117 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1970 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Cortina | 1970 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Cortina | SL |
Year Released | 1976 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 2778 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 73 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 117 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1114 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2410 mm |