1968 Mazda Luce vs. 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 18 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 2,446 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Mazda Luce (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser. (85 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mazda Luce should accelerate faster than 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 600 kg more than 1968 Mazda Luce.
Let's talk about torque, 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser (184 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mazda Luce. (152 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Mazda Luce | 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | Luce | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2446 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2610 mm |
