1985 Mercedes-Benz 260 vs. 1974 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 260 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,599 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Mercedes-Benz 260 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 260 (168 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Corona. (96 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 260 should accelerate faster than 1974 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 260 weights approximately 222 kg more than 1974 Toyota Corona. 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, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 260 (228 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Corona. (162 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1985 Mercedes-Benz 260 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Corona. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 260 has automatic transmission and 1974 Toyota Corona has manual transmission. 1974 Toyota Corona will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 260 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Mercedes-Benz 260 | 1974 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
Model | 260 | Corona |
Year Released | 1985 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2599 cc | 2189 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 228 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1422 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2510 mm |