1992 Mercedes-Benz 420 vs. 1968 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 420 is newer by 24 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 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Mercedes-Benz 420 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 420 (296 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1968 Toyota Corona. (140 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 420 should accelerate faster 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, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 420 (410 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 273 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Toyota Corona. (137 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1992 Mercedes-Benz 420 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Toyota Corona. 1992 Mercedes-Benz 420 has automatic transmission and 1968 Toyota Corona has manual transmission. 1968 Toyota Corona will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Mercedes-Benz 420 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Mercedes-Benz 420 | 1968 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
Model | 420 | Corona |
Year Released | 1992 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4196 cc | 1858 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 410 Nm | 137 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 51 L |