Ford Zodiac (1966 – 1972) vs Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse T-Modell (1965 – 1968): specs compared
The Ford Zodiac is the more powerful of the two, with up to 130 hp against 120 hp. The Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse T-Modell has the higher top speed: 175 km/h against 161 km/h. The Ford Zodiac is the lighter car, from 1,334 kg against 1,455 kg.
| Specification |
Ford
Zodiac
1966 – 1972
|
Mercedes-Benz
E-Klasse T-Modell
1965 – 1968
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | Germany |
| Documented years | 1966 – 1972 | 1965 – 1968 |
| Body style | — | T-modell · Estate / wagon |
| Variants | 1 | 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 130 hp | 55 – 120 hp |
| Torque | 235 Nm | 118 – 180 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | — | 30.0 s |
| Top speed | 161 km/h | 126 – 175 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 7.6 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,699 mm | 4,740 mm |
| Width | 1,796 mm | 1,796 mm |
| Height | 1,473 mm | 1,529 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,921 mm | 2,700 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,334 kg | 1,455 – 1,505 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.