1998 Mercedes-Benz E vs. 1985 Toyota Cressida

To start off, 1998 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Toyota Cressida. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Toyota Cressida would be higher. At 7,410 cc (12 cylinders), 1998 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Mercedes-Benz E (612 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 489 more horse power than 1985 Toyota Cressida. (123 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 1985 Toyota Cressida.

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, 1998 Mercedes-Benz E (848 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 691 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Toyota Cressida. (157 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Toyota Cressida. 1998 Mercedes-Benz E has automatic transmission and 1985 Toyota Cressida has manual transmission. 1985 Toyota Cressida will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Mercedes-Benz E will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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