1951 Cadillac 62 vs. 1969 Mercedes-Benz 250
To start off, 1969 Mercedes-Benz 250 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Cadillac 62. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Cadillac 62 would be higher. At 5,422 cc (8 cylinders), 1951 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Cadillac 62 (160 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1969 Mercedes-Benz 250. (130 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Cadillac 62 should accelerate faster than 1969 Mercedes-Benz 250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 391 kg more than 1969 Mercedes-Benz 250. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1951 Cadillac 62 (423 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mercedes-Benz 250. (199 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1951 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Mercedes-Benz 250.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Cadillac 62 | 1969 Mercedes-Benz 250 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 62 | 250 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5422 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 423 Nm | 199 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.8 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.1 mm | 78.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.7:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1752 kg | 1361 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2760 mm |
