1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 vs. 1978 Volvo 264
To start off, 1978 Volvo 264 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 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 99 more horse power than 1978 Volvo 264. (149 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 should accelerate faster than 1978 Volvo 264. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 1350 kg more than 1978 Volvo 264. 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 282 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Volvo 264. (218 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Volvo 264.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 | 1978 Volvo 264 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Volvo |
| Model | 600 | 264 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6330 cc | 2664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 248 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2770 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6250 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3910 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 60 L |
