1967 Austin 3-Litre vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 45 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. In terms of performance, 2012 Mercedes-Benz C (156 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1967 Austin 3-Litre. (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster 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, 2012 Mercedes-Benz C (250 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Austin 3-Litre. (221 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Austin 3-Litre. 2012 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. 2012 Mercedes-Benz C will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Austin 3-Litre | 2012 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | Austin | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 3-Litre | C |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2910 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 156 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 217 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4606 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1459 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 66 L |
