1943 Mercedes-Benz 770 vs. 1979 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1979 Toyota Crown is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1943 Mercedes-Benz 770. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1943 Mercedes-Benz 770 would be higher. At 7,655 cc (8 cylinders), 1943 Mercedes-Benz 770 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1943 Mercedes-Benz 770 weights approximately 1992 kg more than 1979 Toyota Crown.
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:
| 1943 Mercedes-Benz 770 | 1979 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
| Model | 770 | Crown |
| Year Released | 1943 | 1979 |
| Engine Size | 7655 cc | 2759 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 3402 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 |
