1989 Mazda RX-7 vs. 1963 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1989 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 2,614 cc, 1989 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Mazda RX-7 (200 HP) has 120 more horse power than 1963 Toyota Crown. (80 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1963 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 30 kg more than 1963 Toyota Crown. 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, 1989 Mazda RX-7 (264 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Toyota Crown. (152 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1989 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Mazda RX-7 | 1963 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | RX-7 | Crown |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2614 cc | 1897 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 80 HP |
| Torque | 264 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 22.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2700 mm |
