1985 Mercedes-Benz 250 vs. 1968 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 250 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,497 cc (5 cylinders), 1985 Mercedes-Benz 250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Toyota Corona (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 250. (94 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 250 weights approximately 385 kg more than 1968 Toyota Corona.
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, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 250 (158 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Toyota Corona. (148 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1985 Mercedes-Benz 250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Mercedes-Benz 250 | 1968 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
| Model | 250 | Corona |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1857 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 158 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 166 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 985 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2590 mm |
