1975 Mercedes-Benz 600 vs. 1975 Audi Fox
To start off, both 1975 Mercedes-Benz 600 and 1975 Audi Fox were released in the same year (1975). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,328 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Mercedes-Benz 600 (247 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 1975 Audi Fox. (75 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Mercedes-Benz 600 should accelerate faster than 1975 Audi Fox. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 1858 kg more than 1975 Audi Fox. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1975 Mercedes-Benz 600 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1975 Mercedes-Benz 600. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1975 Audi Fox, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1975 Mercedes-Benz 600 (500 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 388 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Audi Fox. (112 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1975 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Audi Fox.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Mercedes-Benz 600 | 1975 Audi Fox | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Audi |
| Model | 600 | Fox |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6328 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2770 kg | 912 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6250 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3910 mm | 2550 mm |
