1970 Mazda Luce vs. 1992 Mercury Tracer
To start off, 1992 Mercury Tracer is newer by 22 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 1,859 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Mercury Tracer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Mercury Tracer (87 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1970 Mazda Luce. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Mercury Tracer should accelerate faster than 1970 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Mercury Tracer weights approximately 45 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, 1992 Mercury Tracer (146 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mazda Luce. (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1992 Mercury Tracer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Mazda Luce | 1992 Mercury Tracer | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercury |
| Model | Luce | Tracer |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 1859 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1095 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2510 mm |
