1965 Jaguar Type S vs. 1976 Mercedes-Benz 250
To start off, 1976 Mercedes-Benz 250 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Jaguar Type S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Jaguar Type S would be higher. At 3,440 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Jaguar Type S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Jaguar Type S (208 HP @ 5550 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1976 Mercedes-Benz 250. (127 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Jaguar Type S should accelerate faster than 1976 Mercedes-Benz 250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Jaguar Type S weights approximately 260 kg more than 1976 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, 1965 Jaguar Type S (300 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mercedes-Benz 250. (196 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1965 Jaguar Type S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mercedes-Benz 250.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Jaguar Type S | 1976 Mercedes-Benz 250 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Type S | 250 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3440 cc | 2525 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5550 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 72.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 80 L |
