1959 Jaguar MK VIII vs. 1967 Mazda Luce
To start off, 1967 Mazda Luce is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Jaguar MK VIII. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Jaguar MK VIII would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Jaguar MK VIII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Jaguar MK VIII (210 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1967 Mazda Luce. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Jaguar MK VIII should accelerate faster than 1967 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Jaguar MK VIII weights approximately 715 kg more than 1967 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, 1959 Jaguar MK VIII (292 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Mazda Luce. (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1959 Jaguar MK VIII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Jaguar MK VIII | 1967 Mazda Luce | |
| Make | Jaguar | Mazda |
| Model | MK VIII | Luce |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 292 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1765 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 55 L |
