1968 Mazda R-100 vs. 1959 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1968 Mazda R-100 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 1,963 cc, 1968 Mazda R-100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Mazda R-100 (110 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1959 Toyota Crown. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mazda R-100 should accelerate faster than 1959 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Toyota Crown weights approximately 445 kg more than 1968 Mazda R-100.
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, 1968 Mazda R-100 (135 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Toyota Crown. (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1968 Mazda R-100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Mazda R-100 | 1959 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Mazda | Toyota |
Model | R-100 | Crown |
Year Released | 1968 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1963 cc | 1453 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2540 mm |