1966 Mercedes-Benz 250 vs. 1985 Porsche 928
To start off, 1985 Porsche 928 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 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Porsche 928 (306 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1966 Mercedes-Benz 250. (150 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1966 Mercedes-Benz 250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Porsche 928 weights approximately 170 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 Porsche 928 (408 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Mercedes-Benz 250. (216 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1985 Porsche 928 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 | 1985 Porsche 928 | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Porsche |
Model | 250 | 928 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2496 cc | 4664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 306 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 216 Nm | 408 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 76 L |