1987 Mazda RX-7 vs. 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250
To start off, 1987 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 would be higher. At 2,778 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Mazda RX-7 (148 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250. (129 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250.
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, 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 (217 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Mazda RX-7. (186 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Mazda RX-7. 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 has automatic transmission and 1987 Mazda RX-7 has manual transmission. 1987 Mazda RX-7 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Mazda RX-7 | 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | RX-7 | 250 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2616 cc | 2778 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2760 mm |
