1999 Ford Ka vs. 1967 Mazda Luce
To start off, 1999 Ford Ka is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Mazda Luce. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Mazda Luce would be higher. At 1,490 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Mazda Luce is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Mazda Luce (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1999 Ford Ka. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mazda Luce should accelerate faster than 1999 Ford Ka. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mazda Luce weights approximately 170 kg more than 1999 Ford Ka. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1967 Mazda Luce (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Ford Ka. (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1967 Mazda Luce will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Ford Ka.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Ford Ka | 1967 Mazda Luce | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Ka | Luce |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 55 L |
