1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 vs. 1965 Pontiac Tempest
To start off, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Pontiac Tempest. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Pontiac Tempest would be higher. At 4,972 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 (237 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1965 Pontiac Tempest. (118 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 should accelerate faster than 1965 Pontiac Tempest. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 165 kg more than 1965 Pontiac Tempest. 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. 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 has automatic transmission and 1965 Pontiac Tempest has manual transmission. 1965 Pontiac Tempest will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 | 1965 Pontiac Tempest | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Pontiac |
Model | 500 | Tempest |
Year Released | 1980 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4972 cc | 3522 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 237 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2930 mm |