1969 Mazda Luce vs. 2007 Peugeot 407
To start off, 2007 Peugeot 407 is newer by 38 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 2,720 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Peugeot 407 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Peugeot 407 (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1969 Mazda Luce. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Peugeot 407 should accelerate faster than 1969 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Peugeot 407 weights approximately 543 kg more than 1969 Mazda Luce. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Peugeot 407 (441 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 266 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mazda Luce. (175 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Peugeot 407 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Mazda Luce | 2007 Peugeot 407 | |
| Make | Mazda | Peugeot |
| Model | Luce | 407 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2618 cc | 2720 cc |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 1798 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 3440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2730 mm |
