1966 Mercedes-Benz 250 vs. 1985 De Tomaso Longchamp
To start off, 1985 De Tomaso Longchamp is newer by 19 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 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 De Tomaso Longchamp is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 De Tomaso Longchamp (296 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 1966 Mercedes-Benz 250. (150 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 De Tomaso Longchamp should accelerate faster than 1966 Mercedes-Benz 250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 De Tomaso Longchamp weights approximately 340 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, 1985 De Tomaso Longchamp (451 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 235 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Mercedes-Benz 250. (216 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1985 De Tomaso Longchamp will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Mercedes-Benz 250. 1985 De Tomaso Longchamp 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. 1985 De Tomaso Longchamp will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1966 Mercedes-Benz 250 | 1985 De Tomaso Longchamp | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | De Tomaso |
Model | 250 | Longchamp |
Year Released | 1966 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2496 cc | 5763 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 216 Nm | 451 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 88.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2610 mm |