2008 Mercedes-Benz E vs. 1968 Toyota Sport 800
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Toyota Sport 800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Toyota Sport 800 would be higher. At 6,208 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercedes-Benz E (507 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 463 more horse power than 1968 Toyota Sport 800. (44 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 1968 Toyota Sport 800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 533 kg more than 1968 Toyota Sport 800. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2008 Mercedes-Benz E (631 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 564 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Toyota Sport 800. (67 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Toyota Sport 800.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mercedes-Benz E | 1968 Toyota Sport 800 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
| Model | E | Sport 800 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6208 cc | 790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 507 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 631 Nm | 67 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 582 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 3590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 75 L |
