1979 Mercedes-Benz 280 vs. 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire
To start off, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 280 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire would be higher. At 3,531 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire (215 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1979 Mercedes-Benz 280. (185 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire should accelerate faster than 1979 Mercedes-Benz 280. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 280 weights approximately 263 kg more than 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire.
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, 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire (408 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mercedes-Benz 280. (240 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mercedes-Benz 280.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Mercedes-Benz 280 | 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Oldsmobile |
| Model | 280 | Jetfire |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2745 cc | 3531 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 408 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Top Speed | 209 km/hour | 172 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1297 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2850 mm |
