1970 Mazda Luce vs. 1983 Ford Telstar
To start off, 1983 Ford Telstar is newer by 13 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Ford Telstar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Ford Telstar (94 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1970 Mazda Luce. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ford Telstar should accelerate faster than 1970 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mazda Luce weights approximately 20 kg more than 1983 Ford Telstar.
Let's talk about torque, 1983 Ford Telstar (158 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mazda Luce. (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1983 Ford Telstar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Mazda Luce | 1983 Ford Telstar | |
| Make | Mazda | Ford |
| Model | Luce | Telstar |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2520 mm |
