1950 Austin A 70 vs. 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280
To start off, 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 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 280 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 (180 HP) has 117 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 70. (63 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 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.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Austin A 70 | 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 | |
Make | Austin | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | A 70 | 280 |
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 | 180 HP |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 86.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 78.7 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2410 mm |