1954 Austin A 70 vs. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280
To start off, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 2,778 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280 (160 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280 should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280 weights approximately 216 kg more than 1954 Austin A 70. 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, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280 (224 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 70. (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Austin A 70.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Austin A 70 | 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280 | |
Make | Austin | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | A 70 | 280 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2200 cc | 2778 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 224 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 86.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 78.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1284 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 82 L |