1968 Mazda Luce vs. 2009 Ford Fiesta
To start off, 2009 Ford Fiesta is newer by 41 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Mazda Luce is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Fiesta (95 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1968 Mazda Luce. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Fiesta should accelerate faster than 1968 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mazda Luce weights approximately 94 kg more than 2009 Ford Fiesta.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Mazda Luce (152 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Fiesta. (128 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1968 Mazda Luce will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Mazda Luce | 2009 Ford Fiesta | |
| Make | Mazda | Ford |
| Model | Luce | Fiesta |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1388 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 95 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 45 L |
