1971 Mazda Luce vs. 1968 Mazda Familia
To start off, 1971 Mazda Luce is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Mazda Familia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Mazda Familia would be higher. At 1,490 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Mazda Luce is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Mazda Luce (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1968 Mazda Familia. (57 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Mazda Luce should accelerate faster than 1968 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mazda Luce weights approximately 260 kg more than 1968 Mazda Familia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1971 Mazda Luce (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mazda Familia. (81 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1971 Mazda Luce will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Mazda Luce | 1968 Mazda Familia | |
| Make | Mazda | Mazda |
| Model | Luce | Familia |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2200 mm |
