1961 Jaguar E-Type vs. 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 1961 Jaguar E-Type is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 would be higher. At 3,781 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Jaguar E-Type is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Jaguar E-Type (265 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300. (172 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Jaguar E-Type should accelerate faster than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 544 kg more than 1961 Jaguar E-Type.
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, 1961 Jaguar E-Type (353 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300. (255 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1961 Jaguar E-Type will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Jaguar E-Type | 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | E-Type | 300 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3781 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 85.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1236 kg | 1780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 85 L |
