1985 Mercedes-Benz 300 vs. 1975 Nissan 260 ZX
To start off, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Nissan 260 ZX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Nissan 260 ZX would be higher. At 2,962 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300 (188 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1975 Nissan 260 ZX. (124 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300 should accelerate faster than 1975 Nissan 260 ZX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 180 kg more than 1975 Nissan 260 ZX. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300 (260 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Nissan 260 ZX. (189 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Nissan 260 ZX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300 | 1975 Nissan 260 ZX | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
| Model | 300 | 260 ZX |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2962 cc | 2565 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 188 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 189 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2610 mm |
