1969 Mercedes-Benz 250 vs. 1968 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1969 Mercedes-Benz 250 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Mercedes-Benz 250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Mercedes-Benz 250 (130 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1968 Toyota Corona. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Mercedes-Benz 250 should accelerate faster than 1968 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercedes-Benz 250 weights approximately 376 kg more than 1968 Toyota Corona. 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, 1969 Mercedes-Benz 250 (199 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Toyota Corona. (148 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1969 Mercedes-Benz 250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Mercedes-Benz 250 | 1968 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
Model | 250 | Corona |
Year Released | 1969 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1857 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 199 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 166 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1361 kg | 985 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 51 L |