1968 Mercedes-Benz 280 vs. 2007 Toyota Hilux
To start off, 2007 Toyota Hilux is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Mercedes-Benz 280. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Mercedes-Benz 280 would be higher. At 2,744 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Mercedes-Benz 280 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Mercedes-Benz 280 (160 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Hilux. (101 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercedes-Benz 280 should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Hilux. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercedes-Benz 280 weights approximately 80 kg more than 2007 Toyota Hilux. 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 280 (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Hilux. (200 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1968 Mercedes-Benz 280 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Hilux.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Mercedes-Benz 280 | 2007 Toyota Hilux | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
| Model | 280 | Hilux |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2744 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 93.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 3090 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 80 L |
