1966 Lotus Elan 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 Lotus Elan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Lotus Elan would be higher. At 2,497 cc (5 cylinders), 1985 Mercedes-Benz 250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Lotus Elan (104 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 250. (94 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Lotus Elan should accelerate faster than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 250 weights approximately 710 kg more than 1966 Lotus Elan.
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.
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1966 Lotus Elan | 1985 Mercedes-Benz 250 | |
Make | Lotus | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Elan | 250 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1556 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2810 mm |