1964 Lotus Elan vs. 1968 Mercedes-Benz 220
To start off, 1968 Mercedes-Benz 220 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Lotus Elan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Lotus Elan would be higher. At 2,197 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Mercedes-Benz 220 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Mercedes-Benz 220 (106 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1964 Lotus Elan. (104 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercedes-Benz 220 should accelerate faster than 1964 Lotus Elan.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Lotus Elan | 1968 Mercedes-Benz 220 | |
Make | Lotus | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Elan | 220 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1558 cc | 2197 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 64 L |