1976 Mercedes-Benz 280 vs. 1958 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1976 Mercedes-Benz 280 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 2,746 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Mercedes-Benz 280 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Mercedes-Benz 280 (174 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1958 Toyota Crown. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Mercedes-Benz 280 should accelerate faster than 1958 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Mercedes-Benz 280 weights approximately 310 kg more than 1958 Toyota Crown. 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, 1976 Mercedes-Benz 280 (233 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Toyota Crown. (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1976 Mercedes-Benz 280 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Mercedes-Benz 280 | 1958 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
Model | 280 | Crown |
Year Released | 1976 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2746 cc | 1453 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 174 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 233 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2540 mm |