1968 Mazda Luce vs. 1956 MG MGA
To start off, 1968 Mazda Luce is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 MG MGA. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 MG MGA would be higher. At 1,490 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Mazda Luce is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 MG MGA (71 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1968 Mazda Luce. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 MG MGA should accelerate faster than 1968 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mazda Luce weights approximately 150 kg more than 1956 MG MGA.
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 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 MG MGA. (104 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1968 Mazda Luce will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 MG MGA.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Mazda Luce | 1956 MG MGA | |
| Make | Mazda | MG |
| Model | Luce | MGA |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 104 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2390 mm |
