1953 Daimler Conquest vs. 1968 Mazda Luce
To start off, 1968 Mazda Luce is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Daimler Conquest. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Daimler Conquest would be higher. At 2,433 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Daimler Conquest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Daimler Conquest (75 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1968 Mazda Luce. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Daimler Conquest should accelerate faster than 1968 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Daimler Conquest weights approximately 247 kg more than 1968 Mazda Luce. 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, 1953 Daimler Conquest (168 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mazda Luce. (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1953 Daimler Conquest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Daimler Conquest | 1968 Mazda Luce | |
Make | Daimler | Mazda |
Model | Conquest | Luce |
Year Released | 1953 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2433 cc | 1490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 168 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.6:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1397 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2510 mm |