1964 Jaguar MK II vs. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 250
To start off, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 250 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Jaguar MK II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Jaguar MK II would be higher. At 2,497 cc (5 cylinders), 1985 Mercedes-Benz 250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Jaguar MK II (120 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 250. (94 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Jaguar MK II should accelerate faster than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Jaguar MK II weights approximately 80 kg more than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 250. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Jaguar MK II (196 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 250. (158 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1964 Jaguar MK II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 250.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Jaguar MK II | 1985 Mercedes-Benz 250 | |
Make | Jaguar | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | MK II | 250 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2483 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 196 Nm | 158 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.5 mm | 84 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2810 mm |