Ford Zodiac (1966 – 1972) vs Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse and predecessors (1965 – 1968): specs compared
The Ford Zodiac is the more powerful of the two, with up to 130 hp against 120 hp. It has the higher top speed: 161 km/h against 126 km/h. The Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse and predecessors is the lighter car, from 1,165 kg against 1,334 kg. At 5,380 mm, the Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse and predecessors is 681 mm longer than the Ford Zodiac.
| Specification |
Ford
Zodiac
1966 – 1972
|
Mercedes-Benz
E-Klasse and predecessors
1965 – 1968
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | Germany |
| Documented years | 1966 – 1972 | 1965 – 1968 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 3 |
| 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 | — | — |
| Top speed | 161 km/h | 126 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 8.0 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,699 mm | 5,131 – 5,380 mm |
| Width | 1,796 mm | 1,796 mm |
| Height | 1,473 mm | 1,496 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,921 mm | 3,099 – 3,350 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,334 kg | 1,165 – 1,465 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.