1967 Mercedes-Benz SL vs. 1966 Vauxhall Victor
To start off, 1967 Mercedes-Benz SL is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Vauxhall Victor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Vauxhall Victor would be higher. At 2,306 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Mercedes-Benz SL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Mercedes-Benz SL (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1966 Vauxhall Victor. (57 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 1966 Vauxhall Victor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercedes-Benz SL weights approximately 360 kg more than 1966 Vauxhall Victor. 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, 1967 Mercedes-Benz SL (196 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Vauxhall Victor. (115 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1967 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Vauxhall Victor.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Mercedes-Benz SL | 1966 Vauxhall Victor | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Vauxhall |
Model | SL | Victor |
Year Released | 1967 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2306 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 196 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 48 L |