1975 Mazda Familia vs. 1969 Mazda Luce
To start off, 1975 Mazda Familia is newer by 6 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 1,490 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Mazda Luce is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Mazda Familia (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1969 Mazda Luce. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Mazda Familia should accelerate faster than 1969 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mazda Luce weights approximately 250 kg more than 1975 Mazda Familia.
Let's talk about torque, 1969 Mazda Luce (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mazda Familia. (110 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1969 Mazda Luce will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Mazda Familia | 1969 Mazda Luce | |
| Make | Mazda | Mazda |
| Model | Familia | Luce |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1271 cc | 1490 cc |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2510 mm |
