1985 Jaguar XJR vs. 1976 Mercedes-Benz 250
To start off, 1985 Jaguar XJR is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Mercedes-Benz 250. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Mercedes-Benz 250 would be higher. At 6,500 cc (12 cylinders), 1985 Jaguar XJR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Jaguar XJR (671 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 544 more horse power than 1976 Mercedes-Benz 250. (127 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Jaguar XJR should accelerate faster than 1976 Mercedes-Benz 250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Mercedes-Benz 250 weights approximately 500 kg more than 1985 Jaguar XJR.
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.
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1985 Jaguar XJR | 1976 Mercedes-Benz 250 | |
Make | Jaguar | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | XJR | 250 |
Year Released | 1985 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 6500 cc | 2525 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 671 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 80 L |