1968 Ford Escort vs. 1974 Mazda Luce
To start off, 1974 Mazda Luce is newer by 6 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 2,620 cc, 1974 Mazda Luce is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford Escort (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1974 Mazda Luce. (107 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1974 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mazda Luce weights approximately 493 kg more than 1968 Ford Escort.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 Mazda Luce (175 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (144 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1974 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 | 1974 Mazda Luce | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Escort | Luce |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1558 cc | 2620 cc |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 107 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2590 mm |
