1960 Abarth 850 vs. 1972 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 1972 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth 850 would be higher. At 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Mercedes-Benz E (94 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 850. (51 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 760 kg more than 1960 Abarth 850. 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, 1972 Mercedes-Benz E (159 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 850. (70 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1972 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 850.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Abarth 850 | 1972 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | Abarth | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 850 | E |
Year Released | 1960 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 850 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 70 Nm | 159 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2760 mm |