1968 Mazda Luce vs. 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380
To start off, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380 is newer by 12 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 3,818 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380 (218 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1968 Mazda Luce. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380 should accelerate faster than 1968 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380 weights approximately 410 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, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380 (305 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mazda Luce. (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Mazda Luce | 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380 | |
Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Luce | 380 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1490 cc | 3818 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 218 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 118 Nm | 305 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2820 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 90 L |