1978 Mazda 929 vs. 1968 Toyota Century
To start off, 1978 Mazda 929 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Toyota Century would be higher. At 2,981 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Toyota Century (127 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1978 Mazda 929. (90 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Toyota Century should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Toyota Century weights approximately 650 kg more than 1978 Mazda 929. 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, 1968 Toyota Century (250 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda 929. (160 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1968 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Mazda 929 | 1968 Toyota Century | |
Make | Mazda | Toyota |
Model | 929 | Century |
Year Released | 1978 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 2981 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2870 mm |