1968 Mazda 1000 vs. 1968 Mercedes-Benz 220
To start off, both 1968 Mazda 1000 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 2,197 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Mercedes-Benz 220 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Mercedes-Benz 220 (106 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1968 Mazda 1000. (57 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercedes-Benz 220 should accelerate faster than 1968 Mazda 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercedes-Benz 220 weights approximately 600 kg more than 1968 Mazda 1000. 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 Mercedes-Benz 220 (179 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mazda 1000. (94 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Mercedes-Benz 220 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mazda 1000.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Mazda 1000 | 1968 Mercedes-Benz 220 | |
Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 1000 | 220 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1168 cc | 2197 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 94 Nm | 179 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 1335 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 64 L |