1954 Ford Vedette vs. 1970 Mazda Luce
To start off, 1970 Mazda Luce is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ford Vedette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ford Vedette would be higher. At 2,158 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Ford Vedette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mazda Luce (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1954 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mazda Luce should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Ford Vedette weights approximately 75 kg more than 1970 Mazda Luce.
Let's talk about torque, 1954 Ford Vedette (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mazda Luce. (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1954 Ford Vedette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Ford Vedette | 1970 Mazda Luce | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Vedette | Luce |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2158 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2510 mm |
