1979 Mazda 121 vs. 1968 Toyota Crown

To start off, 1979 Mazda 121 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 2,599 cc, 1968 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Toyota Crown (98 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1979 Mazda 121. (90 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1979 Mazda 121. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Toyota Crown weights approximately 241 kg more than 1979 Mazda 121. 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 Crown (201 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mazda 121. (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mazda 121.

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