1968 Mazda Luce vs. 1967 Mini MK II
To start off, 1968 Mazda Luce is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Mini MK II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Mini MK II would be higher. At 1,490 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Mazda Luce is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Mazda Luce (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1967 Mini MK II. (53 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mazda Luce should accelerate faster than 1967 Mini MK II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mazda Luce weights approximately 500 kg more than 1967 Mini MK II. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1968 Mazda Luce is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1968 Mazda Luce. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1967 Mini MK II, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Mini MK II. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Mazda Luce will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Mini MK II.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Mazda Luce | 1967 Mini MK II | |
Make | Mazda | Mini |
Model | Luce | MK II |
Year Released | 1968 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1490 cc | 998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 118 Nm | 77 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1420 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2040 mm |