1968 AMC AMX vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2005 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 37 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 145 more horse power than 2005 Mercedes-Benz E. (170 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 AMC AMX should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercedes-Benz E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 268 kg more than 1968 AMC AMX.
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 336 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercedes-Benz E. (240 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1968 AMC AMX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercedes-Benz E.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 AMC AMX | 2005 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | AMC | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | AMX | E |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6386 cc | 2606 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 315 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 576 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 105.8 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.8 mm | 68.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1377 kg | 1645 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2890 mm |
