1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 vs. 1968 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Peugeot 504. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Peugeot 504 would be higher. At 2,778 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 (129 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1968 Peugeot 504. (93 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 should accelerate faster than 1968 Peugeot 504.
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, 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 (217 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Peugeot 504. (168 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Peugeot 504. 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 has automatic transmission and 1968 Peugeot 504 has manual transmission. 1968 Peugeot 504 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 | 1968 Peugeot 504 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Peugeot |
| Model | 250 | 504 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2778 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 168 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.5 mm | 88.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 81 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2900 mm |
