1993 Mercedes-Benz 320 vs. 1978 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1993 Mercedes-Benz 320 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 3,197 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Mercedes-Benz 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Mercedes-Benz 320 (220 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1978 Ford Cortina. (86 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mercedes-Benz 320 should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Mercedes-Benz 320 weights approximately 540 kg more than 1978 Ford Cortina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Mercedes-Benz 320 (310 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Cortina. (141 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1993 Mercedes-Benz 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Cortina. 1978 Ford Cortina has automatic transmission and 1993 Mercedes-Benz 320 has manual transmission. 1993 Mercedes-Benz 320 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Ford Cortina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Mercedes-Benz 320 | 1978 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Ford |
Model | 320 | Cortina |
Year Released | 1993 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3197 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 220 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 141 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2580 mm |