1966 Maserati Mexico vs. 1968 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1968 Toyota Corona is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Maserati Mexico. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Maserati Mexico would be higher. At 4,136 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Maserati Mexico is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Maserati Mexico (256 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1968 Toyota Corona. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Maserati Mexico should accelerate faster than 1968 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Maserati Mexico weights approximately 465 kg more than 1968 Toyota Corona. 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, 1966 Maserati Mexico (366 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Toyota Corona. (148 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1966 Maserati Mexico will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Maserati Mexico | 1968 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Maserati | Toyota |
| Model | Mexico | Corona |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4136 cc | 1857 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 985 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2590 mm |
