1979 Mazda RX-2 vs. 1968 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 1979 Mazda RX-2 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Mercedes-Benz E. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Mercedes-Benz E would be higher. At 2,292 cc, 1979 Mazda RX-2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Mazda RX-2 (118 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1968 Mercedes-Benz E. (104 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Mazda RX-2 should accelerate faster than 1968 Mercedes-Benz E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 396 kg more than 1979 Mazda RX-2.
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, 1968 Mercedes-Benz E (179 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mazda RX-2. (158 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1968 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mazda RX-2.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Mazda RX-2 | 1968 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | RX-2 | E |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2292 cc | 2197 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 158 Nm | 179 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1356 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2760 mm |
