2007 Mercedes-Benz E vs. 1970 Toyota Century
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Century would be higher. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz E (269 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Century. (127 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 10 kg more than 1970 Toyota Century. 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, 2007 Mercedes-Benz E (350 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Century. (251 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mercedes-Benz E | 1970 Toyota Century | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
| Model | E | Century |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 2981 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 269 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1810 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2870 mm |
