1950 Maserati A6G vs. 1969 Mercedes-Benz 250
To start off, 1969 Mercedes-Benz 250 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Maserati A6G. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Maserati A6G would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Mercedes-Benz 250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Mercedes-Benz 250 (130 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1950 Maserati A6G. (64 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Mercedes-Benz 250 should accelerate faster than 1950 Maserati A6G. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercedes-Benz 250 weights approximately 485 kg more than 1950 Maserati A6G. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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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1950 Maserati A6G | 1969 Mercedes-Benz 250 | |
Make | Maserati | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | A6G | 250 |
Year Released | 1950 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1488 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 130 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 876 kg | 1361 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2760 mm |