1973 Mazda RX-4 vs. 1960 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1973 Mazda RX-4 is newer by 13 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 2,616 cc, 1973 Mazda RX-4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mazda RX-4 (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1960 Toyota Crown. (55 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mazda RX-4 should accelerate faster than 1960 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Toyota Crown weights approximately 140 kg more than 1973 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, 1973 Mazda RX-4 (165 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Toyota Crown. (114 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1973 Mazda RX-4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Mazda RX-4 | 1960 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | RX-4 | Crown |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2616 cc | 1453 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 55 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 114 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2540 mm |
