1955 Daimler One-O-Four vs. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560
To start off, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Daimler One-O-Four. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Daimler One-O-Four would be higher. At 5,547 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 (295 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1955 Daimler One-O-Four. (138 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 should accelerate faster than 1955 Daimler One-O-Four. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Daimler One-O-Four weights approximately 100 kg more than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560.
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 Mercedes-Benz 560 (463 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Daimler One-O-Four. (259 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Daimler One-O-Four.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Daimler One-O-Four | 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 | |
| Make | Daimler | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | One-O-Four | 560 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3468 cc | 5547 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 259 Nm | 463 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 108 mm | 94.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 237 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 5170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3080 mm |
