2005 Mazda Drifter vs. 1975 Toyota Corona

To start off, 2005 Mazda Drifter is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,499 cc, 2005 Mazda Drifter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mazda Drifter (112 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Corona. (84 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mazda Drifter should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda Drifter weights approximately 55 kg more than 1975 Toyota Corona. 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, 2005 Mazda Drifter (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Corona. (135 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2005 Mazda Drifter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Corona.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Mazda Drifter 1975 Toyota Corona
Make Mazda Toyota
Model Drifter Corona
Year Released 2005 1975
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2499 cc 1587 cc
Horse Power 112 HP 84 HP
Engine RPM 3500 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 257 Nm 135 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 3400 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 21.6:1 9.5:1
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1055 kg 1000 kg
Wheelbase Size 3010 mm 2510 mm