1974 Mercedes-Benz S vs. 1959 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1974 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 3,499 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Mercedes-Benz S (198 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 1959 Toyota Corona. (29 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 1959 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 715 kg more than 1959 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, 1974 Mercedes-Benz S (286 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 222 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Toyota Corona. (64 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1974 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Mercedes-Benz S | 1959 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
| Model | S | Corona |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3499 cc | 994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 198 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 286 Nm | 64 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1675 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2410 mm |
