1969 Mazda 1000 vs. 1963 Vauxhall Victor
To start off, 1969 Mazda 1000 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Vauxhall Victor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Vauxhall Victor would be higher. At 1,507 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Vauxhall Victor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 49 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Vauxhall Victor weights approximately 230 kg more than 1969 Mazda 1000.
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, 1963 Vauxhall Victor (109 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mazda 1000. (77 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1963 Vauxhall Victor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Mazda 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Mazda 1000 | 1963 Vauxhall Victor | |
| Make | Mazda | Vauxhall |
| Model | 1000 | Victor |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 987 cc | 1507 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 77 Nm | 109 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 48 L |
