1950 Austin A 70 vs. 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250
To start off, 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 2,778 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 (129 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 70. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 70.
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. 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 has automatic transmission and 1950 Austin A 70 has manual transmission. 1950 Austin A 70 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Austin A 70 | 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 | |
| Make | Austin | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | A 70 | 250 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 2778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 86.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 78.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 65 L |
