1976 Ford Taunus vs. 1993 Mercedes-Benz 280
To start off, 1993 Mercedes-Benz 280 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 2,797 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Mercedes-Benz 280 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Mercedes-Benz 280 (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (67 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mercedes-Benz 280 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Mercedes-Benz 280 weights approximately 510 kg more than 1976 Ford Taunus. 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, 1993 Mercedes-Benz 280 (260 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (115 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1993 Mercedes-Benz 280 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Taunus | 1993 Mercedes-Benz 280 | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Taunus | 280 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 2797 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.7 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 73.5 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1035 kg | 1545 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2840 mm |