1966 Maserati Mexico vs. 1974 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 1974 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Maserati Mexico. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Maserati Mexico would be higher. At 4,520 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Maserati Mexico (256 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1974 Mercedes-Benz S. (223 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Maserati Mexico should accelerate faster than 1974 Mercedes-Benz S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 280 kg more than 1966 Maserati Mexico.
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, 1974 Mercedes-Benz S (378 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Maserati Mexico. (366 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1974 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Maserati Mexico.
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1966 Maserati Mexico | 1974 Mercedes-Benz S | |
Make | Maserati | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Mexico | S |
Year Released | 1966 | 1974 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4136 cc | 4520 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 256 HP | 223 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 378 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1730 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2870 mm |