1979 Mazda 121 vs. 1958 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1979 Mazda 121 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Mazda 121 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Mazda 121 (90 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1958 Toyota Crown. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Mazda 121 should accelerate faster than 1958 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Toyota Crown weights approximately 116 kg more than 1979 Mazda 121.
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, 1979 Mazda 121 (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Toyota Crown. (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1979 Mazda 121 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Mazda 121 | 1958 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Mazda | Toyota |
Model | 121 | Crown |
Year Released | 1979 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 1453 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1134 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2540 mm |