1978 Mazda 626 vs. 1960 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1978 Mazda 626 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,768 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Mazda 626 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Mazda 626 (93 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1960 Toyota Corona. (29 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mazda 626 should accelerate faster than 1960 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mazda 626 weights approximately 35 kg more than 1960 Toyota Corona. 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, 1978 Mazda 626 (150 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Toyota Corona. (65 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1978 Mazda 626 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Mazda 626 | 1960 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | 626 | Corona |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1768 cc | 995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 65 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 65 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2410 mm |
