1986 Mercedes-Benz 500 vs. 1963 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 500 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 4,973 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 500 (245 HP) has 165 more horse power than 1963 Toyota Crown. (80 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 500 should accelerate faster than 1963 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 411 kg more than 1963 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, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 500 (399 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 247 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Toyota Crown. (152 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1986 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Mercedes-Benz 500 | 1963 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
| Model | 500 | Crown |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4973 cc | 1897 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 245 HP | 80 HP |
| Torque | 399 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 22.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1666 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 75 L |
