1966 Fiat 124 vs. 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600
To start off, 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Fiat 124 would be higher. At 6,330 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 (248 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 1966 Fiat 124. (90 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 should accelerate faster than 1966 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 1825 kg more than 1966 Fiat 124. 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, 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 (500 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 392 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Fiat 124. (108 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Fiat 124 | 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 | |
| Make | Fiat | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 124 | 600 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1438 cc | 6330 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 248 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 2770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 6250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 3910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 65 L |
