1969 Mazda Luce vs. 1968 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 1969 Mazda Luce is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Mercury Montclair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Mercury Montclair would be higher. At 6,393 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Mercury Montclair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Mercury Montclair (267 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1969 Mazda Luce. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 1969 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercury Montclair weights approximately 743 kg more than 1969 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, 1968 Mercury Montclair (546 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 371 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mazda Luce. (175 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1968 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Mazda Luce | 1968 Mercury Montclair | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercury |
| Model | Luce | Montclair |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2618 cc | 6393 cc |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 546 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 1998 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 3130 mm |
