1958 Mercedes-Benz SC vs. 1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88
To start off, 1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Mercedes-Benz SC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Mercedes-Benz SC would be higher. At 6,965 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88 (375 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 270 more horse power than 1958 Mercedes-Benz SC. (105 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88 should accelerate faster than 1958 Mercedes-Benz SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88 weights approximately 419 kg more than 1958 Mercedes-Benz SC. 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, 1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88 (638 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 466 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Mercedes-Benz SC. (172 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Mercedes-Benz SC.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Mercedes-Benz SC | 1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Oldsmobile |
| Model | SC | Delta 88 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2195 cc | 6965 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 375 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 638 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 104.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.8 mm | 101 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1869 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 5520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3130 mm |
