1978 Mercedes-Benz 240 vs. 1957 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 2,398 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240 (72 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1957 Toyota Crown. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240 should accelerate faster than 1957 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240 weights approximately 315 kg more than 1957 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, 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240 (137 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Toyota Crown. (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240 | 1957 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
| Model | 240 | Crown |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2398 cc | 1453 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3430 mm | 2540 mm |
