1979 Bitter SC vs. 1966 Mercedes-Benz 250
To start off, 1979 Bitter SC is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Mercedes-Benz 250. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Mercedes-Benz 250 would be higher. At 2,968 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Bitter SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Bitter SC (177 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1966 Mercedes-Benz 250. (150 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1966 Mercedes-Benz 250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Mercedes-Benz 250 weights approximately 4 kg more than 1979 Bitter SC.
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, 1979 Bitter SC (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Mercedes-Benz 250. (216 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1979 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Mercedes-Benz 250.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Bitter SC | 1966 Mercedes-Benz 250 | |
Make | Bitter | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | SC | 250 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2968 cc | 2496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 216 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 78.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1356 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2410 mm |