1990 Jaguar XJR-15 vs. 1968 Mazda Luce
To start off, 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 is newer by 22 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 5,993 cc (12 cylinders), 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 (450 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 380 more horse power than 1968 Mazda Luce. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 should accelerate faster than 1968 Mazda Luce.
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, 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 (569 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 451 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mazda Luce. (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 | 1968 Mazda Luce | |
| Make | Jaguar | Mazda |
| Model | XJR-15 | Luce |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5993 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 569 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 57 L |
