1972 Mazda RX-4 vs. 1987 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1987 Toyota Crown is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Mazda RX-4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Mazda RX-4 would be higher. At 2,616 cc, 1972 Mazda RX-4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Mazda RX-4 (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1987 Toyota Crown. (97 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Mazda RX-4 should accelerate faster than 1987 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Toyota Crown weights approximately 162 kg more than 1972 Mazda RX-4.
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 RX-4 (165 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Toyota Crown. (157 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1972 Mazda RX-4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Mazda RX-4 | 1987 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | RX-4 | Crown |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2616 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1272 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2700 mm |
