1972 Fiat 124 vs. 1972 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, both 1972 Fiat 124 and 1972 Mercedes-Benz E were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Mercedes-Benz E (94 HP) has 35 more horse power than 1972 Fiat 124. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 1972 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 420 kg more than 1972 Fiat 124. 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, 1972 Mercedes-Benz E (159 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 124. (89 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1972 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Fiat 124 | 1972 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | Fiat | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 124 | E |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1196 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 94 HP |
| Torque | 89 Nm | 159 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2760 mm |
