1968 Mazda Luce vs. 1968 Mazda 1000
To start off, both 1968 Mazda Luce and 1968 Mazda 1000 were released in the same year (1968). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 21 more horse power than 1968 Mazda 1000. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mazda Luce should accelerate faster than 1968 Mazda 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mazda Luce weights approximately 440 kg more than 1968 Mazda 1000. 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, 1968 Mazda Luce (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mazda 1000. (77 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1968 Mazda Luce will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mazda 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Mazda Luce | 1968 Mazda 1000 | |
| Make | Mazda | Mazda |
| Model | Luce | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 55 L |
