1967 Mazda Luce vs. 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 11 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 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis (139 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1967 Mazda Luce. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1967 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 660 kg more than 1967 Mazda Luce. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis (353 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 235 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Mazda Luce. (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Mazda Luce | 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercury |
| Model | Luce | Grand Marquis |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 5766 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2910 mm |
