1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 vs. 1970 Plymouth Barracuda
To start off, 1970 Plymouth Barracuda is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 would be higher. At 3,249 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Plymouth Barracuda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Plymouth Barracuda (101 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220. (78 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Plymouth Barracuda should accelerate faster than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220.
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, 1970 Plymouth Barracuda (217 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220. (142 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1970 Plymouth Barracuda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 | 1970 Plymouth Barracuda | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Plymouth |
| Model | 220 | Barracuda |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2195 cc | 3249 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 78 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.8 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.5:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2760 mm |
