2007 Mercedes-Benz E vs. 1970 Ford Cortina
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 37 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 6,208 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz E (507 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 410 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (97 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Cortina.
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, 2007 Mercedes-Benz E (630 Nm) has 479 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (151 Nm). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Mercedes-Benz E | 1970 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Ford |
Model | E | Cortina |
Year Released | 2007 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6208 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 507 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 630 Nm | 151 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 90.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 77 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 169 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 87 L |