1970 Mazda Luce vs. 1985 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1985 Toyota Crown is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mazda Luce. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mazda Luce would be higher. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Toyota Crown (98 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1970 Mazda Luce. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1970 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Toyota Crown weights approximately 220 kg more than 1970 Mazda Luce. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1985 Toyota Crown (157 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mazda Luce. (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1985 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Mazda Luce | 1985 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | Luce | Crown |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2700 mm |
