1968 Mercedes-Benz SE vs. 1988 Toyota Model F
To start off, 1988 Toyota Model F is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Mercedes-Benz SE. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Mercedes-Benz SE would be higher. At 2,778 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Mercedes-Benz SE is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Mercedes-Benz SE (169 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1988 Toyota Model F. (76 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercedes-Benz SE should accelerate faster than 1988 Toyota Model F. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercedes-Benz SE weights approximately 160 kg more than 1988 Toyota Model F. 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, 1968 Mercedes-Benz SE (240 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Toyota Model F. (140 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1968 Mercedes-Benz SE will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Toyota Model F.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Mercedes-Benz SE | 1988 Toyota Model F | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
| Model | SE | Model F |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2778 cc | 1812 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 169 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2240 mm |
