1970 Jeep Grand Wagoneer vs. 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250
To start off, both 1970 Jeep Grand Wagoneer and 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 were released in the same year (1970). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,233 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Jeep Grand Wagoneer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 (128 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1970 Jeep Grand Wagoneer. (109 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 should accelerate faster than 1970 Jeep Grand Wagoneer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Jeep Grand Wagoneer weights approximately 335 kg more than 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250.
Because 1970 Jeep Grand Wagoneer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1970 Jeep Grand Wagoneer 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, 1970 Jeep Grand Wagoneer (270 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250. (216 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1970 Jeep Grand Wagoneer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Jeep Grand Wagoneer | 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 | |
| Make | Jeep | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Grand Wagoneer | 250 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4233 cc | 2776 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 216 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2760 mm |
