1985 Mercedes-Benz 250 vs. 1976 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 250 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 2,497 cc (5 cylinders), 1985 Mercedes-Benz 250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Cortina (107 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 250. (94 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 250 weights approximately 280 kg more than 1976 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, 1976 Ford Cortina (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 250. (158 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 250. 1976 Ford Cortina has automatic transmission and 1985 Mercedes-Benz 250 has manual transmission. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 250 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Ford Cortina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Mercedes-Benz 250 | 1976 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Ford |
| Model | 250 | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 107 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 158 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 60.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2590 mm |
