2003 Mazda Premacy vs. 1968 Mazda Luce
To start off, 2003 Mazda Premacy is newer by 35 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 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Mazda Premacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Mazda Premacy (110 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1968 Mazda Luce. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Mazda Premacy should accelerate faster than 1968 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mazda Premacy weights approximately 130 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.
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, 2003 Mazda Premacy, 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, 2003 Mazda Premacy (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mazda Luce. (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2003 Mazda Premacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Mazda Premacy | 1968 Mazda Luce | |
| Make | Mazda | Mazda |
| Model | Premacy | Luce |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1769 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 57 L |
