1968 Mazda Luce vs. 1967 Monteverdi 375
To start off, 1968 Mazda Luce is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Monteverdi 375. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Monteverdi 375 would be higher. At 7,206 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Monteverdi 375 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Monteverdi 375 (375 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 305 more horse power than 1968 Mazda Luce. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Monteverdi 375 should accelerate faster than 1968 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Monteverdi 375 weights approximately 450 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, 1967 Monteverdi 375 (652 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 534 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mazda Luce. (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1967 Monteverdi 375 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Mazda Luce | 1967 Monteverdi 375 | |
Make | Mazda | Monteverdi |
Model | Luce | 375 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1490 cc | 7206 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 375 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 118 Nm | 652 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 130 L |