1959 Mercedes-Benz SC vs. 1981 ZIL 4104
To start off, 1981 ZIL 4104 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Mercedes-Benz SC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Mercedes-Benz SC would be higher. At 7,691 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 ZIL 4104 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 ZIL 4104 (310 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 1959 Mercedes-Benz SC. (113 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 ZIL 4104 should accelerate faster than 1959 Mercedes-Benz SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 ZIL 4104 weights approximately 1975 kg more than 1959 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, 1981 ZIL 4104 (608 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 422 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Mercedes-Benz SC. (186 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1981 ZIL 4104 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Mercedes-Benz SC.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Mercedes-Benz SC | 1981 ZIL 4104 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | ZIL |
| Model | SC | 4104 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2195 cc | 7691 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 608 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 3335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2090 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3340 mm |
