1978 Mercedes-Benz 240 vs. 1992 Porsche 968
To start off, 1992 Porsche 968 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240 would be higher. At 2,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Porsche 968 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Porsche 968 (241 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240. (72 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Porsche 968 should accelerate faster than 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240 weights approximately 165 kg more than 1992 Porsche 968.
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, 1992 Porsche 968 (305 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240. (137 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1992 Porsche 968 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Mercedes-Benz 240 | 1992 Porsche 968 | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Porsche |
Model | 240 | 968 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2398 cc | 2990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 241 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 137 Nm | 305 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.9 mm | 104 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.4 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 21.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3430 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 92 L |