1976 Ford Taunus vs. 1949 Mercedes-Benz 170S
To start off, 1976 Ford Taunus is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Mercedes-Benz 170S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Mercedes-Benz 170S would be higher. At 1,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Taunus (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1949 Mercedes-Benz 170S. (51 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 1949 Mercedes-Benz 170S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Mercedes-Benz 170S weights approximately 195 kg more than 1976 Ford Taunus.
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, 1976 Ford Taunus (149 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Mercedes-Benz 170S. (112 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Mercedes-Benz 170S.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Taunus | 1949 Mercedes-Benz 170S | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Taunus | 170S |
Year Released | 1976 | 1949 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1766 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2760 mm |