1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 vs. 1959 Vauxhall Victor
To start off, 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Vauxhall Victor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Vauxhall Victor 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 199 more horse power than 1959 Vauxhall Victor. (49 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 should accelerate faster than 1959 Vauxhall Victor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 1831 kg more than 1959 Vauxhall Victor. 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 384 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Vauxhall Victor. (116 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Vauxhall Victor.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 | 1959 Vauxhall Victor | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Vauxhall |
Model | 600 | Victor |
Year Released | 1968 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6330 cc | 1508 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 248 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 116 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.1:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2770 kg | 939 kg |
Vehicle Length | 6250 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3910 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 45 L |