1970 Mazda Luce vs. 1981 Mercury Lynx
To start off, 1981 Mercury Lynx is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mazda Luce. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mazda Luce would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Mercury Lynx is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 70 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mazda Luce weights approximately 100 kg more than 1981 Mercury Lynx.
Let's talk about torque, 1981 Mercury Lynx (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mazda Luce. (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1981 Mercury Lynx will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Mazda Luce | 1981 Mercury Lynx | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercury |
| Model | Luce | Lynx |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2400 mm |
