1967 Mazda Luce vs. 1958 Talbot 2500
To start off, 1967 Mazda Luce is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Talbot 2500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Talbot 2500 would be higher. At 2,491 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Talbot 2500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Talbot 2500 (119 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1967 Mazda Luce. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Talbot 2500 should accelerate faster than 1967 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mazda Luce weights approximately 50 kg more than 1958 Talbot 2500.
Let's talk about torque, 1958 Talbot 2500 (196 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Mazda Luce. (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1958 Talbot 2500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Mazda Luce | 1958 Talbot 2500 | |
| Make | Mazda | Talbot |
| Model | Luce | 2500 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1958 |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 2491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2510 mm |
