2010 Mercedes-Benz GL vs. 1970 Ford Cortina
To start off, 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL is newer by 40 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 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL (335 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 240 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (95 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL weights approximately 1330 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.
Because 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Ford Cortina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL 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, 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL (459 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 311 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (148 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL | 1970 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Ford |
| Model | GL | Cortina |
| Year Released | 2010 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4700 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 95 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 459 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2425 kg | 1095 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5095 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1839 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3076 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 87 L |
