1968 Mercedes-Benz 300 vs. 1968 Peugeot 504
To start off, both 1968 Mercedes-Benz 300 and 1968 Peugeot 504 were released in the same year (1968). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Mercedes-Benz 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Mercedes-Benz 300 (109 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1968 Peugeot 504. (82 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercedes-Benz 300 should accelerate faster than 1968 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 320 kg more than 1968 Peugeot 504. 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 300 (185 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Peugeot 504. (147 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Mercedes-Benz 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Peugeot 504.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Mercedes-Benz 300 | 1968 Peugeot 504 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Peugeot |
| Model | 300 | 504 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1795 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 185 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 55 L |
