1949 Jaguar MK V 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 MK V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Jaguar MK V would be higher. At 2,776 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 (128 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1949 Jaguar MK V. (103 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 should accelerate faster than 1949 Jaguar MK V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Jaguar MK V weights approximately 347 kg more than 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1949 Jaguar MK V (244 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250. (216 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1949 Jaguar MK V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Jaguar MK V | 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | MK V | 250 |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2663 cc | 2776 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 103 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 216 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 86.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 78.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.3:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Top Speed | 146 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1742 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 78 L |
