1968 Mazda Luce vs. 1957 Morris Isis
To start off, 1968 Mazda Luce is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Morris Isis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Morris Isis would be higher. At 2,639 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Morris Isis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Morris Isis (85 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1968 Mazda Luce. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Morris Isis should accelerate faster than 1968 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Morris Isis weights approximately 265 kg more than 1968 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, 1957 Morris Isis (169 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mazda Luce. (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1957 Morris Isis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Mazda Luce | 1957 Morris Isis | |
| Make | Mazda | Morris |
| Model | Luce | Isis |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 2639 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1315 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2470 mm |
