1954 Ford Popular vs. 1972 Mazda Luce
To start off, 1972 Mazda Luce is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ford Popular. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ford Popular would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Mazda Luce is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Mazda Luce (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1954 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Mazda Luce should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mazda Luce weights approximately 315 kg more than 1954 Ford Popular. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Mazda Luce (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1972 Mazda Luce will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Popular.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Ford Popular | 1972 Mazda Luce | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Popular | Luce |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 26 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2510 mm |
