1976 Ford Taunus vs. 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111
To start off, 1976 Ford Taunus is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 would be higher. At 2,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Taunus (106 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111. (94 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 weights approximately 204 kg more than 1976 Ford Taunus.
Let's talk about torque, 1976 Ford Taunus (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111. (169 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford Taunus | 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Taunus | W 111 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2294 cc | 2195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 93.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 60.1 mm | 83.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1116 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2760 mm |
