1969 Mazda Luce vs. 1986 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1986 Opel Rekord is newer by 17 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 1,795 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Opel Rekord (89 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1969 Mazda Luce. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Opel Rekord should accelerate faster than 1969 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mazda Luce weights approximately 35 kg more than 1986 Opel Rekord.
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, 1986 Opel Rekord (146 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mazda Luce. (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1986 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Mazda Luce | 1986 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Mazda | Opel |
Model | Luce | Rekord |
Year Released | 1969 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1795 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 118 Nm | 146 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1115 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2680 mm |