1949 Jaguar MK V vs. 1970 Mazda Luce
To start off, 1970 Mazda Luce is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Jaguar MK V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Jaguar MK V would be higher. At 2,663 cc (6 cylinders), 1949 Jaguar MK V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 Jaguar MK V (103 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1970 Mazda Luce. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1949 Jaguar MK V should accelerate faster than 1970 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Jaguar MK V weights approximately 592 kg more than 1970 Mazda Luce. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1949 Jaguar MK V (244 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mazda Luce. (119 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1949 Jaguar MK V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Jaguar MK V | 1970 Mazda Luce | |
| Make | Jaguar | Mazda |
| Model | MK V | Luce |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2663 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 103 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 119 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1742 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2510 mm |
