1983 Ford Fairlane vs. 1968 Mazda Luce
To start off, 1983 Ford Fairlane is newer by 15 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 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Ford Fairlane (148 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1968 Mazda Luce. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1968 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 580 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, 1983 Ford Fairlane (326 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mazda Luce. (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1983 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Ford Fairlane | 1968 Mazda Luce | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Fairlane | Luce |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 326 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2510 mm |
