1976 Mercedes-Benz 250 vs. 1979 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1979 Toyota Crown is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Mercedes-Benz 250. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Mercedes-Benz 250 would be higher. At 2,525 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Mercedes-Benz 250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Mercedes-Benz 250 (127 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Crown. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Mercedes-Benz 250 should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Crown weights approximately 50 kg more than 1976 Mercedes-Benz 250.
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, 1976 Mercedes-Benz 250 (196 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Crown. (191 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1976 Mercedes-Benz 250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Mercedes-Benz 250 | 1979 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
| Model | 250 | Crown |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2525 cc | 2446 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 196 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.5 mm | 92 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2700 mm |
