1949 Jaguar Mark IV vs. 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250
To start off, 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Jaguar Mark IV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Jaguar Mark IV would be higher. At 2,776 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 weights approximately 50 kg more than 1949 Jaguar Mark IV.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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.
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1949 Jaguar Mark IV | 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 | |
Make | Jaguar | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Mark IV | 250 |
Year Released | 1949 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1776 cc | 2776 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 128 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1345 kg | 1395 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 2760 mm |