1979 Ford Ranchero vs. 1961 Mercedes-Benz W 110
To start off, 1979 Ford Ranchero is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Mercedes-Benz W 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Mercedes-Benz W 110 would be higher. At 1,992 cc, 1979 Ford Ranchero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ford Ranchero (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1961 Mercedes-Benz W 110. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford Ranchero should accelerate faster than 1961 Mercedes-Benz W 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Mercedes-Benz W 110 weights approximately 355 kg more than 1979 Ford Ranchero.
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, 1979 Ford Ranchero (170 Nm) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Mercedes-Benz W 110. (142 Nm). This means 1979 Ford Ranchero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Mercedes-Benz W 110.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ford Ranchero | 1961 Mercedes-Benz W 110 | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Ranchero | W 110 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1992 cc | 1897 cc |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 1280 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2710 mm |
