1968 Mazda 1000 vs. 2013 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2013 Toyota Tundra is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Mazda 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Mazda 1000 would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Tundra (233 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 1968 Mazda 1000. (57 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 1968 Mazda 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 1342 kg more than 1968 Mazda 1000. 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, 2013 Toyota Tundra (361 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 267 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mazda 1000. (94 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mazda 1000. 2013 Toyota Tundra has automatic transmission and 1968 Mazda 1000 has manual transmission. 1968 Mazda 1000 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Toyota Tundra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Mazda 1000 | 2013 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | 1000 | Tundra |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1168 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 233 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 2077 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 5329 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1935 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 3221 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 100 L |
