1976 Ford Cortina vs. 1996 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 1996 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 20 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 2,295 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Mercedes-Benz C (151 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1976 Ford Cortina. (90 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 251 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, 1996 Mercedes-Benz C (220 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Cortina. (122 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford Cortina | 1996 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Cortina | C |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1593 cc | 2295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 151 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.7 mm | 90.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1114 kg | 1365 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2970 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 62 L |
