1978 Mazda 626 vs. 1983 Toyota Model F
To start off, 1983 Toyota Model F is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Mazda 626. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Mazda 626 would be higher. At 1,812 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Toyota Model F is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Mazda 626 (93 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1983 Toyota Model F. (76 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mazda 626 should accelerate faster than 1983 Toyota Model F. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Toyota Model F weights approximately 305 kg more than 1978 Mazda 626.
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 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Toyota Model F. (140 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1978 Mazda 626 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Toyota Model F. 1983 Toyota Model F has automatic transmission and 1978 Mazda 626 has manual transmission. 1978 Mazda 626 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Toyota Model F will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Mazda 626 | 1983 Toyota Model F | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | 626 | Model F |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1768 cc | 1812 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2240 mm |
