1970 Mazda Luce vs. 2012 Ford Bantam
To start off, 2012 Ford Bantam is newer by 42 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 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Ford Bantam is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Bantam (94 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1970 Mazda Luce. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Bantam should accelerate faster than 1970 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mazda Luce weights approximately 166 kg more than 2012 Ford Bantam.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 Ford Bantam (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mazda Luce. (119 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Bantam will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Mazda Luce | 2012 Ford Bantam | |
| Make | Mazda | Ford |
| Model | Luce | Bantam |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 119 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 984 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2670 mm |
