1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1969 Mercedes-Benz 250
To start off, 1969 Mercedes-Benz 250 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Mercedes-Benz 250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia (163 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1969 Mercedes-Benz 250. (150 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1969 Mercedes-Benz 250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercedes-Benz 250 weights approximately 730 kg more than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
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, 1969 Mercedes-Benz 250 (236 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1969 Mercedes-Benz 250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1969 Mercedes-Benz 250 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Giulia | 250 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 78.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 65 L |