1968 Mazda Luce vs. 1969 Morris Minor
To start off, 1969 Morris Minor is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Mazda Luce. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Mazda Luce 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 23 more horse power than 1969 Morris Minor. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mazda Luce should accelerate faster than 1969 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mazda Luce weights approximately 350 kg more than 1969 Morris Minor. 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 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Morris Minor. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1968 Mazda Luce will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Mazda Luce | 1969 Morris Minor | |
Make | Mazda | Morris |
Model | Luce | Minor |
Year Released | 1968 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1490 cc | 1098 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 118 Nm | 81 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 8.5:1 |
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 | 800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2190 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 45 L |