1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 vs. 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari is newer by 35 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220. (78 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari 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, 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari (325 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220. (142 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220. 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari has automatic transmission and 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 has manual transmission. 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 | 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Pontiac |
Model | 220 | Grand Safari |
Year Released | 1951 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2195 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 78 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 325 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 101.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.8 mm | 76.2 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 5450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2950 mm |