1974 AMC Matador vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 AMC Matador. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 AMC Matador would be higher. At 5,896 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 AMC Matador is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercedes-Benz C (221 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1974 AMC Matador. (220 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 1974 AMC Matador. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 AMC Matador weights approximately 106 kg more than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C.
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, 2008 Mercedes-Benz C (510 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 AMC Matador. (427 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 AMC Matador.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 AMC Matador | 2008 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | AMC | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Matador | C |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5896 cc | 2987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 510 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103.6 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.4 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 187 km/hour | 244 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1792 kg | 1686 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 92 L | 62 L |
