1979 Ford Mustang vs. 1968 Mazda Luce
To start off, 1979 Ford Mustang is newer by 11 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 2,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ford Mustang (87 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1968 Mazda Luce. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1968 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Mustang weights approximately 38 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, 1979 Ford Mustang (161 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mazda Luce. (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1979 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ford Mustang | 1968 Mazda Luce | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Mustang | Luce |
Year Released | 1979 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2294 cc | 1490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 161 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1188 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2510 mm |