1967 Austin 3-Litre vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Austin 3-Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Austin 3-Litre would be higher. At 2,910 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Austin 3-Litre is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 61 kg more than 1967 Austin 3-Litre.
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, 2008 Mercedes-Benz C (240 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Austin 3-Litre. (221 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Austin 3-Litre. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C has automatic transmission and 1967 Austin 3-Litre has manual transmission. 1967 Austin 3-Litre will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Austin 3-Litre | 2008 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Austin | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 3-Litre | C |
Year Released | 1967 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2910 cc | 2597 cc |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 221 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 68.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 229 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1524 kg | 1585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 62 L |