1976 Ford Cortina vs. 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500
To start off, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 4,973 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500 (320 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 247 more horse power than 1976 Ford Cortina. (73 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 1045 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, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500 (470 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 353 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Cortina. (117 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford Cortina | 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Cortina | 500 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1593 cc | 4973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 117 Nm | 470 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1035 kg | 2080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 100 L |
