1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 vs. 2012 Cadillac Escalade
To start off, 2012 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 42 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Cadillac Escalade (403 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 274 more horse power than 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250. (129 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Cadillac Escalade 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, 2012 Cadillac Escalade (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 348 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250. (217 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2012 Cadillac Escalade 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 | 2012 Cadillac Escalade | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Cadillac |
| Model | 250 | Escalade |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2778 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 403 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 565 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 5662 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2009 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1857 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3302 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 117 L |
