1969 Mazda Luce vs. 1973 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1973 Mercury Montego is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Mazda Luce. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Mazda Luce would be higher. At 6,555 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mercury Montego (169 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1969 Mazda Luce. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1969 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Montego weights approximately 536 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, 1973 Mercury Montego (403 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mazda Luce. (175 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1973 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Mazda Luce | 1973 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercury |
| Model | Luce | Montego |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2618 cc | 6555 cc |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 169 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 403 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 1791 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2900 mm |
