2006 Mercedes-Benz E vs. 1970 Ford Cortina
To start off, 2006 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercedes-Benz E (161 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (95 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 595 kg more than 1970 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, 2006 Mercedes-Benz E (240 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (148 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Mercedes-Benz E | 1970 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Ford |
Model | E | Cortina |
Year Released | 2006 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 161 HP | 95 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1095 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 89 L | 87 L |