1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1968 Mazda Luce
To start off, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 12 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 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (549 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 479 more horse power than 1968 Mazda Luce. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1968 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 940 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, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 627 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mazda Luce. (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1968 Mazda Luce | |
Make | Aston Martin | Mazda |
Model | V8 Vantage | Luce |
Year Released | 1980 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 1490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 549 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 745 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 57 L |