1968 Mercedes-Benz 220 vs. 1970 Vauxhall Ventora
To start off, 1970 Vauxhall Ventora is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Mercedes-Benz 220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Mercedes-Benz 220 would be higher. At 3,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Vauxhall Ventora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Vauxhall Ventora (122 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1968 Mercedes-Benz 220. (106 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Vauxhall Ventora should accelerate faster than 1968 Mercedes-Benz 220. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercedes-Benz 220 weights approximately 157 kg more than 1970 Vauxhall Ventora.
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, 1970 Vauxhall Ventora (241 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mercedes-Benz 220. (179 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1970 Vauxhall Ventora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mercedes-Benz 220.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Mercedes-Benz 220 | 1970 Vauxhall Ventora | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Vauxhall |
| Model | 220 | Ventora |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2197 cc | 3294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.4 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 167 km/hour | 171 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 1178 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 54 L |
