1968 Ford Escort vs. 1973 Mazda Luce
To start off, 1973 Mazda Luce is newer by 5 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Mazda Luce is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mazda Luce (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (54 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mazda Luce should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mazda Luce weights approximately 250 kg more than 1968 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 Mazda Luce (152 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (82 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1973 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 | 1973 Mazda Luce | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Escort | Luce |
Year Released | 1968 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1117 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 54 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 82 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 65 mm | 88 mm |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 1060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2510 mm |