1960 AC Aceca vs. 1971 Mazda Luce
To start off, 1971 Mazda Luce is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 AC Aceca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 AC Aceca would be higher. At 1,969 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 AC Aceca (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1971 Mazda Luce. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1971 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mazda Luce weights approximately 256 kg more than 1960 AC Aceca.
Let's talk about torque, 1960 AC Aceca (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mazda Luce. (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1960 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 AC Aceca | 1971 Mazda Luce | |
| Make | AC | Mazda |
| Model | Aceca | Luce |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1969 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2510 mm |
