1972 Mazda 818 vs. 1960 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1972 Mazda 818 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 1,586 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Mazda 818 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Mazda 818 (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1960 Toyota Crown. (55 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Mazda 818 should accelerate faster than 1960 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Toyota Crown weights approximately 250 kg more than 1972 Mazda 818.
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, 1972 Mazda 818 (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Toyota Crown. (114 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1972 Mazda 818 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Mazda 818 | 1960 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | 818 | Crown |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1586 cc | 1453 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 55 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 114 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2540 mm |
