1968 Mazda Luce vs. 1979 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1979 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 11 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Pontiac Firebird (200 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1968 Mazda Luce. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1968 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 525 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Pontiac Firebird (459 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 307 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mazda Luce. (152 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1979 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Mazda Luce | 1979 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | Mazda | Pontiac |
| Model | Luce | Firebird |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 459 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2750 mm |
