1978 De Tomaso Deauville vs. 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 1978 De Tomaso Deauville is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300 would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 De Tomaso Deauville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 De Tomaso Deauville (297 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300. (215 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 De Tomaso Deauville should accelerate faster than 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 De Tomaso Deauville weights approximately 611 kg more than 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300. 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, 1978 De Tomaso Deauville (450 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300. (275 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1978 De Tomaso Deauville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300. 1978 De Tomaso Deauville has automatic transmission and 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300 has manual transmission. 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 De Tomaso Deauville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1978 De Tomaso Deauville | 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
Make | De Tomaso | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Deauville | 300 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5763 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 297 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 275 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 85.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 88 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 1329 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2410 mm |