1971 De Tomaso Deauville vs. 1969 Mercedes-Benz 250
To start off, 1971 De Tomaso Deauville is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Mercedes-Benz 250. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Mercedes-Benz 250 would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 De Tomaso Deauville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 De Tomaso Deauville (296 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 1969 Mercedes-Benz 250. (130 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 De Tomaso Deauville should accelerate faster than 1969 Mercedes-Benz 250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 De Tomaso Deauville weights approximately 579 kg more than 1969 Mercedes-Benz 250. 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, 1971 De Tomaso Deauville (450 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mercedes-Benz 250. (199 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1971 De Tomaso Deauville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Mercedes-Benz 250. 1971 De Tomaso Deauville has automatic transmission and 1969 Mercedes-Benz 250 has manual transmission. 1969 Mercedes-Benz 250 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 De Tomaso Deauville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 De Tomaso Deauville | 1969 Mercedes-Benz 250 | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Deauville | 250 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5763 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 199 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 78.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 1361 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 65 L |
