1970 Mazda Luce vs. 1967 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1970 Mazda Luce is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Mercury Comet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Mercury Comet would be higher. At 3,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Mercury Comet (118 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1970 Mazda Luce. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1970 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Comet weights approximately 107 kg more than 1970 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, 1967 Mercury Comet (258 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mazda Luce. (176 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Mazda Luce | 1967 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Mazda | Mercury |
Model | Luce | Comet |
Year Released | 1970 | 1967 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2620 cc | 3279 cc |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 258 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 1362 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2950 mm |