1959 Land Rover 109 vs. 1976 Mercedes-Benz 280
To start off, 1976 Mercedes-Benz 280 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Land Rover 109. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Land Rover 109 would be higher. At 2,746 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Mercedes-Benz 280 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Mercedes-Benz 280 (174 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1959 Land Rover 109. (67 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Mercedes-Benz 280 should accelerate faster than 1959 Land Rover 109. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Land Rover 109 weights approximately 140 kg more than 1976 Mercedes-Benz 280.
Because 1959 Land Rover 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 Mercedes-Benz 280. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1959 Land Rover 109 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1976 Mercedes-Benz 280 (233 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Land Rover 109. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1976 Mercedes-Benz 280 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Land Rover 109.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Land Rover 109 | 1976 Mercedes-Benz 280 | |
Make | Land Rover | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 109 | 280 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2286 cc | 2746 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 174 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 233 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2830 mm |