1979 Ford Taunus vs. 1993 Mercedes-Benz 320
To start off, 1993 Mercedes-Benz 320 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 3,197 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Mercedes-Benz 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Mercedes-Benz 320 weights approximately 720 kg more than 1979 Ford Taunus.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ford Taunus | 1993 Mercedes-Benz 320 | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Taunus | 320 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1294 cc | 3197 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 220 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2680 mm |