1968 AMC AMX vs. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 240
To start off, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 240 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 AMC AMX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 AMC AMX would be higher. At 6,386 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 AMC AMX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 AMC AMX (315 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 252 more horse power than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 240. (63 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 AMC AMX should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 240.
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, 1968 AMC AMX (576 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 438 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 240. (138 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1968 AMC AMX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 240.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 AMC AMX | 1973 Mercedes-Benz 240 | |
| Make | AMC | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | AMX | 240 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6386 cc | 2404 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 315 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 576 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 105.8 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.8 mm | 92 mm |
| Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 133 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2760 mm |
