1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 vs. 1971 Holden Belmont
To start off, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Holden Belmont. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Holden Belmont would be higher. At 5,547 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 (296 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1971 Holden Belmont. (238 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 should accelerate faster than 1971 Holden Belmont. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 weights approximately 368 kg more than 1971 Holden Belmont. 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, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 (464 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Holden Belmont. (427 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Holden Belmont.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 | 1971 Holden Belmont | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Holden |
| Model | 560 | Belmont |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5547 cc | 5042 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 464 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1748 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2830 mm |
