1969 Mazda Luce vs. 1978 Mazda Familia
To start off, 1978 Mazda Familia is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Mazda Luce. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Mazda Luce would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Mazda Luce is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Mazda Familia (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1969 Mazda Luce. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mazda Familia should accelerate faster than 1969 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mazda Luce weights approximately 346 kg more than 1978 Mazda Familia.
Let's talk about torque, 1969 Mazda Luce (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda Familia. (110 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1969 Mazda Luce will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Mazda Luce | 1978 Mazda Familia | |
| Make | Mazda | Mazda |
| Model | Luce | Familia |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1272 cc |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 804 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2270 mm |
