1985 Mazda 323 vs. 1979 Toyota Crown

To start off, 1985 Mazda 323 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 2,186 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Toyota Crown (67 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1985 Mazda 323. (66 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1985 Mazda 323. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Crown weights approximately 510 kg more than 1985 Mazda 323. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1979 Toyota Crown is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1979 Toyota Crown. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Mazda 323, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Toyota Crown (142 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Mazda 323. (101 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1979 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Mazda 323.

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