1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 vs. 1976 Holden Torana
To start off, 1976 Holden Torana is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 would be higher. At 2,776 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 (128 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1976 Holden Torana. (102 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 should accelerate faster than 1976 Holden Torana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 weights approximately 285 kg more than 1976 Holden Torana. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (216 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Holden Torana. (156 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Holden Torana. 1976 Holden Torana has automatic transmission and 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 has manual transmission. 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Holden Torana will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 | 1976 Holden Torana | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Holden |
Model | 250 | Torana |
Year Released | 1970 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2776 cc | 1897 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 216 Nm | 156 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2590 mm |