1993 Ford Sierra vs. 1975 Mercedes-Benz 240
To start off, 1993 Ford Sierra is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Mercedes-Benz 240. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Mercedes-Benz 240 would be higher. At 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Mercedes-Benz 240 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Ford Sierra (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1975 Mercedes-Benz 240. (63 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1975 Mercedes-Benz 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Mercedes-Benz 240 weights approximately 270 kg more than 1993 Ford Sierra.
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, 1993 Ford Sierra (167 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mercedes-Benz 240. (137 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1993 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mercedes-Benz 240.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Ford Sierra | 1975 Mercedes-Benz 240 | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Sierra | 240 |
Year Released | 1993 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2402 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 137 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 92.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 21.0:1 |
Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 138 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 65 L |