1950 Austin A135 vs. 1974 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 1974 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Austin A135. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Austin A135 would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 Austin A135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Mercedes-Benz S (198 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1950 Austin A135. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Austin A135 weights approximately 345 kg more than 1974 Mercedes-Benz S.
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, 1950 Austin A135 (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mercedes-Benz S. (286 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1950 Austin A135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mercedes-Benz S.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Austin A135 | 1974 Mercedes-Benz S | |
| Make | Austin | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | A135 | S |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 3499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 198 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 288 Nm | 286 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1675 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2870 mm |
