1968 Ford Escort vs. 1971 Mazda Luce
To start off, 1971 Mazda Luce is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,490 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Mazda Luce is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Mazda Luce (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Mazda Luce should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort.
Let's talk about torque, 1971 Mazda Luce (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (67 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1971 Mazda Luce will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford Escort | 1971 Mazda Luce | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Escort | Luce |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 939 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 67 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2510 mm |
