2005 Mazda Marathon vs. 1968 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2005 Mazda Marathon is newer by 37 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 2,260 cc, 2005 Mazda Marathon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Toyota Crown (108 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2005 Mazda Marathon. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda Marathon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda Marathon weights approximately 257 kg more than 1968 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, 2005 Mazda Marathon (174 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Toyota Crown. (157 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 Mazda Marathon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mazda Marathon | 1968 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | Marathon | Crown |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1968 |
| Engine Size | 2260 cc | 1988 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 10 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1517 kg | 1260 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 70 L |
