1941 Mercedes-Benz 770 vs. 1979 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1979 Toyota Crown is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1941 Mercedes-Benz 770. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1941 Mercedes-Benz 770 would be higher. At 7,655 cc (8 cylinders), 1941 Mercedes-Benz 770 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1941 Mercedes-Benz 770 (154 HP @ 3000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Crown. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1941 Mercedes-Benz 770 should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1941 Mercedes-Benz 770 weights approximately 1990 kg more than 1979 Toyota Crown. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1941 Mercedes-Benz 770 | 1979 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
Model | 770 | Crown |
Year Released | 1941 | 1979 |
Engine Size | 7655 cc | 2446 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 154 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 3400 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 6010 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2080 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3890 mm | 2700 mm |