1986 Mazda RX-7 vs. 1975 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1986 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 2,354 cc, 1986 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Mazda RX-7 (185 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Crown. (102 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Crown.
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, 1986 Mazda RX-7 (246 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Crown. (157 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1986 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Mazda RX-7 | 1975 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | RX-7 | Crown |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 246 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2700 mm |
