1960 Land Rover 88 vs. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 220
To start off, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 220 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Land Rover 88. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Land Rover 88 would be higher. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Land Rover 88 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Land Rover 88 (67 HP) has 9 more horse power than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 220. (58 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Land Rover 88 should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 220. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Land Rover 88 weights approximately 85 kg more than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 220. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1960 Land Rover 88 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 220. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1960 Land Rover 88 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, 1960 Land Rover 88 (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 220. (126 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1960 Land Rover 88 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 220.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Land Rover 88 | 1973 Mercedes-Benz 220 | |
Make | Land Rover | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 88 | 220 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2286 cc | 2196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 58 HP |
Torque | 157 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1375 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2760 mm |