1969 Toyota Corona vs. 1994 Mazda Midge

To start off, 1994 Mazda Midge is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Mazda Midge is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Mazda Midge (104 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1969 Toyota Corona. (81 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Mazda Midge should accelerate faster than 1969 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Mazda Midge weights approximately 105 kg more than 1969 Toyota Corona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1969 Toyota Corona is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1969 Toyota Corona. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Mazda Midge, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1994 Mazda Midge (156 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Toyota Corona. (115 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1994 Mazda Midge will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Toyota Corona.

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