1966 Mercedes-Benz 250 vs. 1988 Westfield ZEI
To start off, 1988 Westfield ZEI is newer by 22 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, 1988 Westfield ZEI (217 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1966 Mercedes-Benz 250. (150 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Westfield ZEI should accelerate faster than 1966 Mercedes-Benz 250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Mercedes-Benz 250 weights approximately 635 kg more than 1988 Westfield ZEI.
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, 1988 Westfield ZEI (292 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Mercedes-Benz 250. (216 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1988 Westfield ZEI 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 | 1988 Westfield ZEI | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Westfield |
| Model | 250 | ZEI |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1988 |
| Engine Size | 2496 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 292 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 725 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2340 mm |
