1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 vs. 1976 Toyota Mark II
To start off, 1976 Toyota Mark II is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 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 140 more horse power than 1976 Toyota Mark II. (107 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 should accelerate faster than 1976 Toyota Mark II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 1255 kg more than 1976 Toyota Mark II. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 (500 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 330 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Toyota Mark II. (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Toyota Mark II.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 | 1976 Toyota Mark II | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
| Model | 600 | Mark II |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6330 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 107 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1195 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5330 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2590 mm |
