1977 Ford Cortina vs. 1976 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 1977 Ford Cortina is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Mercedes-Benz E. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Mercedes-Benz E would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ford Cortina (123 HP @ 3700 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1976 Mercedes-Benz E. (94 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1976 Mercedes-Benz E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 190 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 (289 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mercedes-Benz E. (159 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1977 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mercedes-Benz E.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Ford Cortina | 1976 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Cortina | E |
Year Released | 1977 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4093 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 289 Nm | 159 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2800 mm |