1979 De Tomaso Longchamp vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 De Tomaso Longchamp. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 De Tomaso Longchamp would be higher. At 5,761 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 De Tomaso Longchamp is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mercedes-Benz S (302 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1979 De Tomaso Longchamp. (296 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 1979 De Tomaso Longchamp.
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 De Tomaso Longchamp (450 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mercedes-Benz S. (370 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1979 De Tomaso Longchamp will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mercedes-Benz S.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 De Tomaso Longchamp | 2012 Mercedes-Benz S | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Longchamp | S |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5761 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 5096 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1872 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3165 mm |
