1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 vs. 1986 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, both 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 and 1986 Mercedes-Benz S were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 81 more horse power than 1986 Mercedes-Benz S. (215 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 should accelerate faster than 1986 Mercedes-Benz S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 weights approximately 193 kg more than 1986 Mercedes-Benz S. 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 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Mercedes-Benz S. (330 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Mercedes-Benz S.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 | 1986 Mercedes-Benz S | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 560 | S |
Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5547 cc | 4196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 464 Nm | 330 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1748 kg | 1555 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2950 mm |