1975 Dodge Aspen vs. 1968 Mazda Luce
To start off, 1975 Dodge Aspen is newer by 7 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 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Dodge Aspen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Dodge Aspen (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1968 Mazda Luce. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Dodge Aspen should accelerate faster than 1968 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Dodge Aspen weights approximately 490 kg more than 1968 Mazda Luce. 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, 1975 Dodge Aspen (333 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mazda Luce. (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1975 Dodge Aspen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Dodge Aspen | 1968 Mazda Luce | |
| Make | Dodge | Mazda |
| Model | Aspen | Luce |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 333 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2510 mm |
