1981 Ford Fiesta vs. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 220
To start off, 1981 Ford Fiesta is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mercedes-Benz 220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mercedes-Benz 220 would be higher. At 2,196 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Mercedes-Benz 220 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ford Fiesta (83 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 220. (58 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Fiesta should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 220. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 220 weights approximately 575 kg more than 1981 Ford Fiesta.
Because 1973 Mercedes-Benz 220 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1973 Mercedes-Benz 220. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 Ford Fiesta, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, both vehicles can yield 126 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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1981 Ford Fiesta | 1973 Mercedes-Benz 220 | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Fiesta | 220 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 58 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 126 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 92.4 mm |
Top Speed | 171 km/hour | 135 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1375 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 65 L |