1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 vs. 1955 Talbot 2500
To start off, 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Talbot 2500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Talbot 2500 would be higher. At 6,330 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 (248 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1955 Talbot 2500. (118 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 should accelerate faster than 1955 Talbot 2500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 1770 kg more than 1955 Talbot 2500. 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 600 (500 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 303 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Talbot 2500. (197 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Talbot 2500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 | 1955 Talbot 2500 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Talbot |
| Model | 600 | 2500 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1955 |
| Engine Size | 6330 cc | 2491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 248 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 197 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2770 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6250 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3910 mm | 2510 mm |
