1968 Mercedes-Benz 300 vs. 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire
To start off, 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Mercedes-Benz 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Mercedes-Benz 300 would be higher. At 4,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire (130 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1968 Mercedes-Benz 300. (109 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire should accelerate faster than 1968 Mercedes-Benz 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 187 kg more than 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire.
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, 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire (332 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mercedes-Benz 300. (185 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mercedes-Benz 300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Mercedes-Benz 300 | 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Oldsmobile |
| Model | 300 | Starfire |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 4997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 185 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1333 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 70 L |
