1964 Fiat 850 vs. 1968 Mazda Luce
To start off, 1968 Mazda Luce is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Fiat 850 would be higher. At 1,490 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Mazda Luce is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Mazda Luce (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1964 Fiat 850. (33 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mazda Luce should accelerate faster than 1964 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mazda Luce weights approximately 480 kg more than 1964 Fiat 850. 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, 1968 Mazda Luce (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Fiat 850. (55 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1968 Mazda Luce will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Fiat 850 | 1968 Mazda Luce | |
| Make | Fiat | Mazda |
| Model | 850 | Luce |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 767 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 33 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 55 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 670 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 57 L |
