1968 Mazda Luce vs. 1981 Ford Granada
To start off, 1981 Ford Granada is newer by 13 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 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ford Granada (99 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1968 Mazda Luce. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1968 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Granada weights approximately 175 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, 1968 Mazda Luce (152 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Granada. (151 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1968 Mazda Luce will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Mazda Luce | 1981 Ford Granada | |
| Make | Mazda | Ford |
| Model | Luce | Granada |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2780 mm |
