1968 Mazda Luce vs. 1985 Toyota Cressida
To start off, 1985 Toyota Cressida is newer by 17 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 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Toyota Cressida is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Toyota Cressida (123 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1968 Mazda Luce. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Toyota Cressida should accelerate faster than 1968 Mazda Luce.
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, 1985 Toyota Cressida (157 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mazda Luce. (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1985 Toyota Cressida will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Mazda Luce | 1985 Toyota Cressida | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | Luce | Cressida |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 70 L |
