1964 Austin Princess vs. 1976 Mercedes-Benz 280
To start off, 1976 Mercedes-Benz 280 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Austin Princess. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Austin Princess would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Mercedes-Benz 280 (174 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1964 Austin Princess. (119 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Mercedes-Benz 280 should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin Princess weights approximately 620 kg more than 1976 Mercedes-Benz 280.
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, 1964 Austin Princess (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mercedes-Benz 280. (233 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1964 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mercedes-Benz 280.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Austin Princess | 1976 Mercedes-Benz 280 | |
Make | Austin | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Princess | 280 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 2746 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 174 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 233 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 90 L |