1968 Toyota Sport 800 vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Toyota Sport 800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Toyota Sport 800 would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML (302 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 258 more horse power than 1968 Toyota Sport 800. (44 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML should accelerate faster than 1968 Toyota Sport 800.
Because 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Toyota Sport 800. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML (370 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 303 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Toyota Sport 800. (67 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Toyota Sport 800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Toyota Sport 800 | 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML | |
| Make | Toyota | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Sport 800 | ML |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 790 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 67 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3590 mm | 4803 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 2141 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1796 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2916 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 93 L |
