1966 Mercedes-Benz 250 vs. 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is newer by 18 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 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Mercedes-Benz 250 (150 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercedes-Benz 250 should accelerate faster than 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 395 kg more than 1966 Mercedes-Benz 250.
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, 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (279 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Mercedes-Benz 250. (216 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Mercedes-Benz 250. 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight has automatic transmission and 1966 Mercedes-Benz 250 has manual transmission. 1966 Mercedes-Benz 250 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1966 Mercedes-Benz 250 | 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Oldsmobile |
Model | 250 | Ninety-Eight |
Year Released | 1966 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2496 cc | 4129 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 216 Nm | 279 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1755 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 5610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3030 mm |