1964 Jaguar MK X vs. 1969 Mazda Luce
To start off, 1969 Mazda Luce is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Jaguar MK X. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Jaguar MK X would be higher. At 3,781 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Jaguar MK X is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Jaguar MK X (252 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1969 Mazda Luce. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Jaguar MK X should accelerate faster than 1969 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Jaguar MK X weights approximately 840 kg more than 1969 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, 1964 Jaguar MK X (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mazda Luce. (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1964 Jaguar MK X will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Jaguar MK X | 1969 Mazda Luce | |
| Make | Jaguar | Mazda |
| Model | MK X | Luce |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3781 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 361 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 55 L |
