1968 Mazda Familia vs. 1971 Mazda Luce
To start off, 1971 Mazda Luce is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Mazda Familia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Mazda Familia would be higher. At 1,490 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Mazda Luce is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Mazda Luce (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1968 Mazda Familia. (57 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Mazda Luce should accelerate faster than 1968 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mazda Luce weights approximately 360 kg more than 1968 Mazda Familia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1971 Mazda Luce (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mazda Familia. (81 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1971 Mazda Luce will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Mazda Familia | 1971 Mazda Luce | |
| Make | Mazda | Mazda |
| Model | Familia | Luce |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 985 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2510 mm |
