2004 Mercedes-Benz C vs. 1970 Nissan Fairlady
To start off, 2004 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Nissan Fairlady. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Nissan Fairlady would be higher. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Nissan Fairlady is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mercedes-Benz C (175 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1970 Nissan Fairlady. (110 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 1970 Nissan Fairlady. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 480 kg more than 1970 Nissan Fairlady. 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, 2004 Mercedes-Benz C (250 Nm) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Nissan Fairlady. (175 Nm). This means 2004 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Nissan Fairlady.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Mercedes-Benz C | 1970 Nissan Fairlady | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
Model | C | Fairlady |
Year Released | 2004 | 1970 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 175 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2310 mm |