1987 Mercedes-Benz 300 vs. 1966 Rover P5
To start off, 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Rover P5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Rover P5 would be higher. At 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Rover P5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300 (185 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1966 Rover P5. (122 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300 should accelerate faster than 1966 Rover P5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Rover P5 weights approximately 340 kg more than 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300.
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 Mercedes-Benz 300 (260 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Rover P5. (217 Nm @ 2650 RPM). This means 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Rover P5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300 | 1966 Rover P5 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Rover |
| Model | 300 | P5 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2962 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2650 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.6 mm | 85.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80.3 mm | 85.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 54 L |
