1959 Lancia Appia vs. 1969 Mercedes-Benz 250
To start off, 1969 Mercedes-Benz 250 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Mercedes-Benz 250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Mercedes-Benz 250 (130 HP) has 83 more horse power than 1959 Lancia Appia. (47 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Mercedes-Benz 250 should accelerate faster than 1959 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercedes-Benz 250 weights approximately 461 kg more than 1959 Lancia Appia. 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, 1969 Mercedes-Benz 250 (199 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1969 Mercedes-Benz 250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Lancia Appia | 1969 Mercedes-Benz 250 | |
Make | Lancia | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Appia | 250 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1090 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 130 HP |
Torque | 77 Nm | 199 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1361 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2760 mm |