1996 Mercedes-Benz S vs. 1987 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1996 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Mercedes-Benz S (275 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1987 Toyota Crown. (190 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 1987 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 410 kg more than 1987 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, 1996 Mercedes-Benz S (400 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Toyota Crown. (255 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1996 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Toyota Crown. 1996 Mercedes-Benz S has automatic transmission and 1987 Toyota Crown has manual transmission. 1987 Toyota Crown will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Mercedes-Benz S will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Mercedes-Benz S | 1987 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
| Model | S | Crown |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 2954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 275 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 91 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1410 mm |
