1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 vs. 2008 Toyota Condor
To start off, 2008 Toyota Condor is newer by 40 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 1324 kg more than 2008 Toyota Condor.
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 342 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Condor. (158 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Condor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 | 2008 Toyota Condor | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
| Model | 600 | Condor |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6330 cc | 1998 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 248 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2770 kg | 1446 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6250 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3910 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 70 L |
