1999 Mazda B2500 vs. 1968 Mercedes-Benz SE
To start off, 1999 Mazda B2500 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Mercedes-Benz SE. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Mercedes-Benz SE would be higher. At 2,778 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Mercedes-Benz SE is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Mercedes-Benz SE (169 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1999 Mazda B2500. (108 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercedes-Benz SE should accelerate faster than 1999 Mazda B2500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mazda B2500 weights approximately 280 kg more than 1968 Mercedes-Benz SE.
Because 1999 Mazda B2500 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Mercedes-Benz SE. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Mazda B2500 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1999 Mazda B2500 (266 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mercedes-Benz SE. (240 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1999 Mazda B2500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mercedes-Benz SE.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Mazda B2500 | 1968 Mercedes-Benz SE | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | B2500 | SE |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 2778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 169 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 266 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 65 L |
