1968 Holden Belmont vs. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280
To start off, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Holden Belmont. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Holden Belmont would be higher. At 2,778 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280 (170 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1968 Holden Belmont. (76 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280 should accelerate faster than 1968 Holden Belmont. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280 weights approximately 95 kg more than 1968 Holden Belmont. 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, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280 (240 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Holden Belmont. (163 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Holden Belmont.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Holden Belmont | 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280 | |
| Make | Holden | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Belmont | 280 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2130 cc | 2778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2410 mm |
