1995 Ford Scorpio vs. 1976 Mercedes-Benz 200
To start off, 1995 Ford Scorpio is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Mercedes-Benz 200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Mercedes-Benz 200 would be higher. At 2,935 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Ford Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Scorpio (204 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1976 Mercedes-Benz 200. (95 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1976 Mercedes-Benz 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 265 kg more than 1976 Mercedes-Benz 200. 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, 1995 Ford Scorpio (281 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mercedes-Benz 200. (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mercedes-Benz 200.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Ford Scorpio | 1976 Mercedes-Benz 200 | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Scorpio | 200 |
Year Released | 1995 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2935 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 204 HP | 95 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 281 Nm | 158 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1345 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |