1969 AMC Hornet vs. 1958 Mercedes-Benz 220
To start off, 1969 AMC Hornet is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Mercedes-Benz 220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Mercedes-Benz 220 would be higher. At 4,983 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 AMC Hornet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 AMC Hornet (210 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1958 Mercedes-Benz 220. (110 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 AMC Hornet should accelerate faster than 1958 Mercedes-Benz 220. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Mercedes-Benz 220 weights approximately 401 kg more than 1969 AMC Hornet.
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, 1969 AMC Hornet (414 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Mercedes-Benz 220. (186 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1969 AMC Hornet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Mercedes-Benz 220. 1969 AMC Hornet has automatic transmission and 1958 Mercedes-Benz 220 has manual transmission. 1958 Mercedes-Benz 220 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1969 AMC Hornet will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1969 AMC Hornet | 1958 Mercedes-Benz 220 | |
Make | AMC | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Hornet | 220 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4983 cc | 2195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 414 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.4 mm | 72.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.7:1 |
Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1349 kg | 1750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2710 mm |