1984 Austin Montego vs. 1968 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 1984 Austin Montego is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Mercedes-Benz 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Mercedes-Benz 300 would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Mercedes-Benz 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Austin Montego (115 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1968 Mercedes-Benz 300. (109 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Austin Montego should accelerate faster than 1968 Mercedes-Benz 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 476 kg more than 1984 Austin Montego.
Because 1968 Mercedes-Benz 300 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1968 Mercedes-Benz 300. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Austin Montego, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, both vehicles can yield 185 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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1984 Austin Montego | 1968 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
Make | Austin | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Montego | 300 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 185 Nm | 185 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 87.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 22.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1044 kg | 1520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2810 mm |