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 2,799 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 101 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (96 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 734 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 (270 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (152 Nm @ 3500 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 | 1998 cc | 2799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.8 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 73.5 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1794 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 5550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 3610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 70 L |