1968 Mercedes-Benz 280 vs. 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne
To start off, both 1968 Mercedes-Benz 280 and 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne were released in the same year (1968). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,317 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne (240 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1968 Mercedes-Benz 280. (160 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne should accelerate faster than 1968 Mercedes-Benz 280. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne weights approximately 150 kg more than 1968 Mercedes-Benz 280. 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 Pontiac Grande Parisienne (441 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mercedes-Benz 280. (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mercedes-Benz 280.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Mercedes-Benz 280 | 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Pontiac |
Model | 280 | Grande Parisienne |
Year Released | 1968 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2744 cc | 5317 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 225 Nm | 441 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 101.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 82.5 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1760 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 5510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 102 L |