1975 Mercedes-Benz S vs. 1995 Pontiac Firehawk
To start off, 1995 Pontiac Firehawk is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Mercedes-Benz S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Mercedes-Benz S would be higher. At 6,834 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 739 kg more than 1995 Pontiac Firehawk.
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, 1975 Mercedes-Benz S (549 Nm) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Pontiac Firehawk. (464 Nm). This means 1975 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Pontiac Firehawk.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Mercedes-Benz S | 1995 Pontiac Firehawk | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Pontiac |
| Model | S | Firehawk |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6834 cc | 5735 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 283 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 549 Nm | 464 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2420 kg | 1681 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2600 mm |
