1976 Mazda Cosmo vs. 1963 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1976 Mazda Cosmo is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 1,897 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Mazda Cosmo (93 HP) has 13 more horse power than 1963 Toyota Crown. (80 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Mazda Cosmo should accelerate faster than 1963 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Toyota Crown weights approximately 165 kg more than 1976 Mazda Cosmo.
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, 1963 Toyota Crown (152 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mazda Cosmo. (150 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1963 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mazda Cosmo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Mazda Cosmo | 1963 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | Cosmo | Crown |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1769 cc | 1897 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 80 HP |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 75 L |
