1950 Lancia Aurelia vs. 1968 Mazda Luce
To start off, 1968 Mazda Luce is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Lancia Aurelia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Lancia Aurelia would be higher. At 1,989 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 Lancia Aurelia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Mazda Luce (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1950 Lancia Aurelia. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mazda Luce should accelerate faster than 1950 Lancia Aurelia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Lancia Aurelia weights approximately 45 kg more than 1968 Mazda Luce.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Mazda Luce (152 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Lancia Aurelia. (127 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1968 Mazda Luce will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Lancia Aurelia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Lancia Aurelia | 1968 Mazda Luce | |
| Make | Lancia | Mazda |
| Model | Aurelia | Luce |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1989 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2510 mm |
