1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 vs. 1980 Toyota Cressida
To start off, 1980 Toyota Cressida is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 would be higher. At 2,195 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Toyota Cressida (104 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220. (78 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Toyota Cressida should accelerate faster than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220.
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, 1980 Toyota Cressida (162 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220. (142 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1980 Toyota Cressida will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 | 1980 Toyota Cressida | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
Model | 220 | Cressida |
Year Released | 1951 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2195 cc | 1972 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 78 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2650 mm |