1955 Maserati A6G vs. 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250
To start off, 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Maserati A6G. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Maserati A6G would be higher. At 2,778 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Maserati A6G (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250. (129 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Maserati A6G should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250.
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. 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 has automatic transmission and 1955 Maserati A6G has manual transmission. 1955 Maserati A6G will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1955 Maserati A6G | 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 | |
Make | Maserati | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | A6G | 250 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1985 cc | 2778 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2760 mm |