1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 vs. 1987 Volvo 740
To start off, 1987 Volvo 740 is newer by 31 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 2,193 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Volvo 740 (156 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220. (112 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Volvo 740 should accelerate faster than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Volvo 740 weights approximately 32 kg more than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220. 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, 1987 Volvo 740 (239 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220. (167 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1987 Volvo 740 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 | 1987 Volvo 740 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Volvo |
| Model | 220 | 740 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2193 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 156 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 239 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.8 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1332 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2780 mm |
