1968 Mazda Luce vs. 1996 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1996 Toyota Supra is newer by 28 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 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota Supra (325 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 255 more horse power than 1968 Mazda Luce. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1968 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Supra weights approximately 465 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, 1996 Toyota Supra (441 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 323 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mazda Luce. (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Mazda Luce | 1996 Toyota Supra | |
Make | Mazda | Toyota |
Model | Luce | Supra |
Year Released | 1968 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1490 cc | 2997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 325 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 118 Nm | 441 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 75 L |