1953 Austin A 110 vs. 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280
To start off, 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Austin A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Austin A 110 would be higher. At 3,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Austin A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 (180 HP) has 56 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 110. (124 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 110.
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, 1953 Austin A 110 (287 Nm) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280. (258 Nm). This means 1953 Austin A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Austin A 110 | 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 | |
| Make | Austin | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | A 110 | 280 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3992 cc | 2778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 180 HP |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 86.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 78.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2410 mm |
