1977 Ford Taunus vs. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 420
To start off, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 420 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Mercedes-Benz 420 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 420 (219 HP) has 165 more horse power than 1977 Ford Taunus. (54 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 420 should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 420 weights approximately 455 kg more than 1977 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, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 420 (329 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Taunus. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1985 Mercedes-Benz 420 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Ford Taunus | 1985 Mercedes-Benz 420 | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Taunus | 420 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1294 cc | 4196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 54 HP | 219 HP |
Torque | 91 Nm | 329 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.1 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 78.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 1600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2460 mm |