1979 Mazda Montrose vs. 1976 Mercedes-Benz 280
To start off, 1979 Mazda Montrose is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Mercedes-Benz 280. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Mercedes-Benz 280 would be higher. At 2,746 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Mercedes-Benz 280 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Mercedes-Benz 280 (174 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1979 Mazda Montrose. (90 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Mercedes-Benz 280 should accelerate faster than 1979 Mazda Montrose. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Mercedes-Benz 280 weights approximately 490 kg more than 1979 Mazda Montrose. 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, 1976 Mercedes-Benz 280 (233 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mazda Montrose. (153 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1976 Mercedes-Benz 280 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mazda Montrose. 1979 Mazda Montrose has automatic transmission and 1976 Mercedes-Benz 280 has manual transmission. 1976 Mercedes-Benz 280 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Mazda Montrose will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Mazda Montrose | 1976 Mercedes-Benz 280 | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Montrose | 280 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1968 cc | 2746 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 174 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98 mm | 78.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 90 L |
