1953 Maserati A6GCM vs. 1975 Mercedes-Benz 220
To start off, 1975 Mercedes-Benz 220 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Maserati A6GCM. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Maserati A6GCM would be higher. At 2,196 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Mercedes-Benz 220 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Maserati A6GCM (194 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1975 Mercedes-Benz 220. (58 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Maserati A6GCM should accelerate faster than 1975 Mercedes-Benz 220. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Mercedes-Benz 220 weights approximately 810 kg more than 1953 Maserati A6GCM.
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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1953 Maserati A6GCM | 1975 Mercedes-Benz 220 | |
Make | Maserati | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | A6GCM | 220 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1959 cc | 2196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 194 HP | 58 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1380 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2800 mm |