1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 vs. 1979 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1979 Peugeot 505 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 would be higher. At 2,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Peugeot 505 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 (112 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1979 Peugeot 505. (95 HP @ 4150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 should accelerate faster than 1979 Peugeot 505. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Peugeot 505 weights approximately 40 kg more than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220.
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, 1979 Peugeot 505 (206 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220. (167 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1979 Peugeot 505 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 | 1979 Peugeot 505 | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Peugeot |
Model | 220 | 505 |
Year Released | 1956 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2193 cc | 2498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 112 HP | 95 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4150 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.8 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.6:1 | 21.0:1 |
Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 171 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2750 mm |