1985 Mercedes-Benz 260 vs. 1983 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 260 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 2,954 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Toyota Crown (176 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 260. (168 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 260. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Toyota Crown weights approximately 78 kg more than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 260. 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, 1983 Toyota Crown (260 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 260. (228 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1983 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 260.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Mercedes-Benz 260 | 1983 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
| Model | 260 | Crown |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2599 cc | 2954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 176 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 228 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.9 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80.3 mm | 91 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1422 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |
