1995 Ford Ranger vs. 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111
To start off, 1995 Ford Ranger is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111 would be higher. At 2,982 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111 (345 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 1995 Ford Ranger. (148 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111 should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Ranger weights approximately 188 kg more than 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111.
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, 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111 (392 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Ranger. (257 Nm @ 2650 RPM). This means 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Ford Ranger | 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111 | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Ranger | C 111 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2982 cc | 2400 cc |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 257 Nm | 392 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2650 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1428 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2630 mm |
