1984 Ford Meteor vs. 1968 Mazda Luce
To start off, 1984 Ford Meteor is newer by 16 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. Both 1984 Ford Meteor and 1968 Mazda Luce are equipped with a 1,490 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Meteor (72 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1968 Mazda Luce. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Meteor should accelerate faster than 1968 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mazda Luce weights approximately 165 kg more than 1984 Ford Meteor.
Because 1968 Mazda Luce is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1968 Mazda Luce. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Ford Meteor, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Mazda Luce (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Meteor. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Mazda Luce will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Meteor.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Meteor | 1968 Mazda Luce | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Meteor | Luce |
Year Released | 1984 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1490 cc | 1490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2510 mm |