1972 Mazda 1000 vs. 1985 Toyota Model F
To start off, 1985 Toyota Model F is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Mazda 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Mazda 1000 would be higher. At 1,812 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Toyota Model F is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Toyota Model F (79 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1972 Mazda 1000. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Toyota Model F should accelerate faster than 1972 Mazda 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Toyota Model F weights approximately 590 kg more than 1972 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, 1985 Toyota Model F (140 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mazda 1000. (77 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1985 Toyota Model F will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mazda 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Mazda 1000 | 1985 Toyota Model F | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | 1000 | Model F |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 987 cc | 1812 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 77 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2240 mm |
