1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 vs. 1984 ZIL 4104
To start off, 1984 ZIL 4104 is newer by 14 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 7,695 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 ZIL 4104 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 ZIL 4104 (310 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250. (129 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 ZIL 4104 should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250.
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, 1984 ZIL 4104 (609 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 392 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250. (217 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1984 ZIL 4104 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 | 1984 ZIL 4104 | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | ZIL |
Model | 250 | 4104 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2778 cc | 7695 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 217 Nm | 609 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.5 mm | 108 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 105 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 5750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2100 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3340 mm |