1964 Abarth OT vs. 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220
To start off, 1964 Abarth OT is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220 would be higher. At 2,195 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Abarth OT (154 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220. (115 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Abarth OT should accelerate faster than 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220 weights approximately 595 kg more than 1964 Abarth OT.
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.
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1964 Abarth OT | 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220 | |
Make | Abarth | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | OT | 220 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1591 cc | 2195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 154 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68.5 mm | 72.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.7:1 |
Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 100 L |