1966 Ford Zephyr vs. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 250
To start off, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 250 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 2,497 cc (5 cylinders), 1985 Mercedes-Benz 250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 250 (94 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1966 Ford Zephyr. (88 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 250 should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 250 weights approximately 120 kg more than 1966 Ford Zephyr. 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, 1966 Ford Zephyr (167 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 250. (158 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1966 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 250.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ford Zephyr | 1985 Mercedes-Benz 250 | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Zephyr | 250 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 88 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 158 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.7 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.4 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 22.0:1 |
Top Speed | 153 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2810 mm |