1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2009 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire would be higher. At 3,531 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire (215 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C. (181 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 193 kg more than 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire.
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, 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire (408 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C. (250 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire | 2009 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Jetfire | C |
Year Released | 1962 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3531 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 181 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 408 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 85 mm |
Top Speed | 172 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1297 kg | 1490 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 66 L |