1968 Mazda Cosmo vs. 1981 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1981 Toyota Corona is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Mazda Cosmo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Mazda Cosmo would be higher. At 1,964 cc, 1968 Mazda Cosmo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Mazda Cosmo (94 HP) has 9 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Corona. (85 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mazda Cosmo should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Corona weights approximately 45 kg more than 1968 Mazda Cosmo.
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, 1981 Toyota Corona (135 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mazda Cosmo. (133 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1981 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mazda Cosmo. 1981 Toyota Corona has automatic transmission and 1968 Mazda Cosmo has manual transmission. 1968 Mazda Cosmo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Toyota Corona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Mazda Cosmo | 1981 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | Cosmo | Corona |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1964 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 85 HP |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 985 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 75 L |
