2007 Mercedes-Benz ML vs. 1970 Ford Cortina
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML 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 2,685 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML (161 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (95 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML weights approximately 1080 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML (400 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (148 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML | 1970 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Ford |
| Model | ML | Cortina |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2685 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 95 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2175 kg | 1095 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 87 L |
