1985 Mercedes-Benz 420 vs. 1971 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 420 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Mercedes-Benz 420 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 420 (219 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1971 Toyota Corona. (76 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 420 should accelerate faster than 1971 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 420 weights approximately 695 kg more than 1971 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 420 (329 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Toyota Corona. (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1985 Mercedes-Benz 420 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Mercedes-Benz 420 | 1971 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
| Model | 420 | Corona |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 219 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 329 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 905 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2440 mm |
