1966 Mercedes-Benz 250 vs. 1980 Volvo 240
To start off, 1980 Volvo 240 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Mercedes-Benz 250. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Mercedes-Benz 250 would be higher. At 2,496 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Mercedes-Benz 250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Volvo 240 (152 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1966 Mercedes-Benz 250. (150 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Volvo 240 should accelerate faster than 1966 Mercedes-Benz 250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Volvo 240 weights approximately 80 kg more than 1966 Mercedes-Benz 250. 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, 1980 Volvo 240 (240 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Mercedes-Benz 250. (216 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1980 Volvo 240 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Mercedes-Benz 250.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Mercedes-Benz 250 | 1980 Volvo 240 | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Volvo |
Model | 250 | 240 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2496 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 152 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 216 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 7.5:1 |
Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 60 L |