1958 Austin A 40 vs. 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250
To start off, 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 2,778 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 (129 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1958 Austin A 40. (35 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 should accelerate faster than 1958 Austin A 40.
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, 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 (217 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Austin A 40. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Austin A 40. 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 has automatic transmission and 1958 Austin A 40 has manual transmission. 1958 Austin A 40 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Austin A 40 | 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 | |
| Make | Austin | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | A 40 | 250 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 2778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.9 mm | 86.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 78.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 113 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 26 L | 65 L |
