Ford Zodiac (1962 – 1966) vs Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse and predecessors (1961 – 1965): specs compared
The Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse and predecessors is the more powerful of the two, with up to 120 hp against 110 hp. It has the higher top speed: 175 km/h against 161 km/h. It is the lighter car, from 1,250 kg against 1,288 kg. At 4,729 mm, the Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse and predecessors is 86 mm longer than the Ford Zodiac.
| Specification |
Ford
Zodiac
1962 – 1966
|
Mercedes-Benz
E-Klasse and predecessors
1961 – 1965
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | Germany |
| Documented years | 1962 – 1966 | 1961 – 1965 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 5 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 111 hp | 55 – 120 hp |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 118 – 180 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | — | 12.8 – 30.0 s |
| Top speed | 161 km/h | 126 – 175 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 7.6 – 11.2 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,643 mm | 4,729 mm |
| Width | 1,580 mm | 1,796 mm |
| Height | 1,453 mm | 1,496 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,718 mm | 2,700 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,288 kg | 1,250 – 1,325 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.