1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 vs. 1958 Willys-Overland Rural
To start off, 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Willys-Overland Rural. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Willys-Overland Rural would be higher. At 6,330 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 (247 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 1958 Willys-Overland Rural. (89 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 should accelerate faster than 1958 Willys-Overland Rural. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 920 kg more than 1958 Willys-Overland Rural. 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 Mercedes-Benz 600 (500 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 313 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Willys-Overland Rural. (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Willys-Overland Rural.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 | 1958 Willys-Overland Rural | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Willys-Overland |
| Model | 600 | Rural |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6330 cc | 2636 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 79.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5330 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2660 mm |
