1970 Mercedes-Benz SL vs. 1966 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1970 Mercedes-Benz SL is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 2,778 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Mercedes-Benz SL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mercedes-Benz SL (168 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1966 Toyota Crown. (98 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 1966 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Toyota Crown weights approximately 15 kg more than 1970 Mercedes-Benz SL.
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, 1970 Mercedes-Benz SL (240 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Toyota Crown. (200 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Mercedes-Benz SL | 1966 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
Model | SL | Crown |
Year Released | 1970 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2778 cc | 2599 cc |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1375 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2750 mm |