1977 Ford Cortina vs. 1954 Mercedes-Benz 220
To start off, 1977 Ford Cortina is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Mercedes-Benz 220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Mercedes-Benz 220 would be higher. At 2,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ford Cortina (108 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1954 Mercedes-Benz 220. (83 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1954 Mercedes-Benz 220. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Mercedes-Benz 220 weights approximately 255 kg more than 1977 Ford Cortina.
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, 1977 Ford Cortina (176 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Mercedes-Benz 220. (157 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1977 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Mercedes-Benz 220.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Ford Cortina | 1954 Mercedes-Benz 220 | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Cortina | 220 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2294 cc | 2195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 60.1 mm | 72.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 7.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1128 kg | 1383 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 65 L |