1959 Abarth 2200 vs. 1990 Mercedes-Benz 260
To start off, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 260 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 2200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 2200 would be higher. At 2,599 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Mercedes-Benz 260 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 260 (168 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 2200. (135 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 260 should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 2200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Mercedes-Benz 260 weights approximately 464 kg more than 1959 Abarth 2200. 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, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 260 (228 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 2200. (187 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1990 Mercedes-Benz 260 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 2200. 1990 Mercedes-Benz 260 has automatic transmission and 1959 Abarth 2200 has manual transmission. 1959 Abarth 2200 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Mercedes-Benz 260 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 2200 | 1990 Mercedes-Benz 260 | |
| Make | Abarth | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 2200 | 260 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2161 cc | 2599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 228 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 82.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.5 mm | 80.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Top Speed | 196 km/hour | 204 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1524 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2940 mm |
