1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 vs. 1977 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1977 Peugeot 504 is newer by 7 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 2,778 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 57 more horse power than 1977 Peugeot 504. (72 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 should accelerate faster than 1977 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 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Peugeot 504. (135 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Peugeot 504.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 | 1977 Peugeot 504 | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Peugeot |
Model | 250 | 504 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2778 cc | 2304 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 217 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.5 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 83 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2750 mm |