1970 Mazda 1000 vs. 1968 Mazda Luce
To start off, 1970 Mazda 1000 is newer by 2 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 1,490 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Mazda Luce is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Mazda Luce (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1970 Mazda 1000. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mazda Luce should accelerate faster than 1970 Mazda 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mazda Luce weights approximately 340 kg more than 1970 Mazda 1000. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1968 Mazda Luce (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mazda 1000. (77 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1968 Mazda Luce will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mazda 1000.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Mazda 1000 | 1968 Mazda Luce | |
Make | Mazda | Mazda |
Model | 1000 | Luce |
Year Released | 1970 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 987 cc | 1490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 77 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2510 mm |