1979 Mercedes-Benz S vs. 1979 Toyota Crown
To start off, both 1979 Mercedes-Benz S and 1979 Toyota Crown were released in the same year (1979). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,746 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Mercedes-Benz S (158 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Crown. (102 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 254 kg more than 1979 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, 1979 Mercedes-Benz S (223 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Crown. (157 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1979 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Mercedes-Benz S | 1979 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
Model | S | Crown |
Year Released | 1979 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2746 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 223 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1356 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 60 L |