1987 Holden Commodore vs. 1976 Mercedes-Benz 250
To start off, 1987 Holden Commodore is newer by 11 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 2,962 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Holden Commodore (153 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1976 Mercedes-Benz 250. (127 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Holden Commodore 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 145 kg more than 1987 Holden Commodore.
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, 1987 Holden Commodore (247 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mercedes-Benz 250. (196 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1987 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mercedes-Benz 250.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Holden Commodore | 1976 Mercedes-Benz 250 | |
| Make | Holden | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Commodore | 250 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2962 cc | 2525 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 247 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2800 mm |
