1995 Mazda 626 vs. 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600
To start off, 1995 Mazda 626 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 would be higher. At 6,330 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 (248 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 1995 Mazda 626. (74 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 should accelerate faster than 1995 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 1515 kg more than 1995 Mazda 626. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Mazda 626, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 (500 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 331 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Mazda 626. (169 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Mazda 626.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Mazda 626 | 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 626 | 600 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1840 cc | 6330 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 248 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 169 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 2770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 6250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 65 L |
