1968 Bizzarrini Manta vs. 1968 Mercedes-Benz 220
To start off, both 1968 Bizzarrini Manta and 1968 Mercedes-Benz 220 were released in the same year (1968). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Bizzarrini Manta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Bizzarrini Manta (350 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 244 more horse power than 1968 Mercedes-Benz 220. (106 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Bizzarrini Manta should accelerate faster than 1968 Mercedes-Benz 220.
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 Bizzarrini Manta (511 Nm) has 332 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mercedes-Benz 220. (179 Nm). This means 1968 Bizzarrini Manta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mercedes-Benz 220.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Bizzarrini Manta | 1968 Mercedes-Benz 220 | |
| Make | Bizzarrini | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Manta | 220 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 2197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 511 Nm | 179 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2760 mm |
