1954 Mercedes-Benz 220 vs. 1968 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1968 Toyota Corona is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Mercedes-Benz 220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Mercedes-Benz 220 would be higher. At 2,195 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Mercedes-Benz 220 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Toyota Corona (140 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1954 Mercedes-Benz 220. (83 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1954 Mercedes-Benz 220. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Mercedes-Benz 220 weights approximately 327 kg more than 1968 Toyota Corona.
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, 1954 Mercedes-Benz 220 (157 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Toyota Corona. (137 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1954 Mercedes-Benz 220 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Mercedes-Benz 220 | 1968 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
Model | 220 | Corona |
Year Released | 1954 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2195 cc | 1858 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 137 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.8 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.6:1 | 9.7:1 |
Top Speed | 150 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1383 kg | 1056 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 51 L |