1968 Austin 3-Litre vs. 1974 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 1974 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Austin 3-Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Austin 3-Litre would be higher. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Austin 3-Litre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Austin 3-Litre (124 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1974 Mercedes-Benz E. (94 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Austin 3-Litre should accelerate faster than 1974 Mercedes-Benz E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Austin 3-Litre weights approximately 160 kg more than 1974 Mercedes-Benz E. 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, 1968 Austin 3-Litre (219 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mercedes-Benz E. (159 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1968 Austin 3-Litre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mercedes-Benz E.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Austin 3-Litre | 1974 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | Austin | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 3-Litre | E |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 1987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 219 Nm | 159 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 83.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2760 mm |
