1969 Fiat 124 vs. 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220
To start off, 1969 Fiat 124 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 would be higher. At 2,195 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Fiat 124 (110 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220. (98 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Fiat 124 should accelerate faster than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 weights approximately 396 kg more than 1969 Fiat 124.
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, 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 (162 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Fiat 124. (134 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Fiat 124 | 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 | |
| Make | Fiat | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 124 | 220 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1608 cc | 2195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 72.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 7.6:1 |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1356 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 64 L |
