1970 Ford Cortina vs. 1970 Mazda Luce
To start off, both 1970 Ford Cortina and 1970 Mazda Luce were released in the same year (1970). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,620 cc, 1970 Mazda Luce is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mazda Luce (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (68 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mazda Luce should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mazda Luce weights approximately 295 kg more than 1970 Ford Cortina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1970 Mazda Luce (176 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (115 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1970 Mazda Luce will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Cortina | 1970 Mazda Luce | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Cortina | Luce |
Year Released | 1970 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 2620 cc |
Horse Power | 68 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1255 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2590 mm |