1995 Mazda RX-01 vs. 1966 Mercedes-Benz 250
To start off, 1995 Mazda RX-01 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Mercedes-Benz 250. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Mercedes-Benz 250 would be higher. At 2,614 cc, 1995 Mazda RX-01 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Mazda RX-01 (220 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1966 Mercedes-Benz 250. (150 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Mazda RX-01 should accelerate faster than 1966 Mercedes-Benz 250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Mercedes-Benz 250 weights approximately 260 kg more than 1995 Mazda RX-01.
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, both vehicles can yield 216 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Mazda RX-01 | 1966 Mercedes-Benz 250 | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | RX-01 | 250 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2614 cc | 2496 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 216 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 82 L |
