1958 Austin A135 vs. 1966 Mercedes-Benz 250
To start off, 1966 Mercedes-Benz 250 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Austin A135. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Austin A135 would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Austin A135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 150 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Austin A135 weights approximately 720 kg more than 1966 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. Let's talk about torque, 1958 Austin A135 (308 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Mercedes-Benz 250. (216 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1958 Austin A135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Mercedes-Benz 250.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Austin A135 | 1966 Mercedes-Benz 250 | |
Make | Austin | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | A135 | 250 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 2496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 308 Nm | 216 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 78.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.6:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2080 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 82 L |