1979 Mazda Montrose vs. 1968 Nissan Gloria
To start off, 1979 Mazda Montrose is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Nissan Gloria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Nissan Gloria would be higher. At 1,988 cc, 1968 Nissan Gloria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Mazda Montrose (90 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1968 Nissan Gloria. (89 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Mazda Montrose should accelerate faster than 1968 Nissan Gloria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Nissan Gloria weights approximately 226 kg more than 1979 Mazda Montrose.
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 Nissan Gloria (160 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mazda Montrose. (153 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1968 Nissan Gloria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mazda Montrose.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Mazda Montrose | 1968 Nissan Gloria | |
| Make | Mazda | Nissan |
| Model | Montrose | Gloria |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1968 |
| Engine Size | 1968 cc | 1988 cc |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1296 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2700 mm |
