2007 Ford Maverick vs. 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250
To start off, 2007 Ford Maverick is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 would be higher. At 2,778 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Maverick (148 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250. (129 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Maverick should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250.
Because 2007 Ford Maverick is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Ford Maverick will offer significantly more control. 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 250 (217 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Maverick. (200 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Maverick. 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 has automatic transmission and 2007 Ford Maverick has manual transmission. 2007 Ford Maverick will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Ford Maverick | 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Maverick | 250 |
Year Released | 2007 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2287 cc | 2778 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 217 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 171 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.5 seconds | 12.4 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 65 L |