1971 Mazda Luce vs. 1973 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1973 Mercury Montego is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Mazda Luce. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Mazda Luce would be higher. At 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mercury Montego (96 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1971 Mazda Luce. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1971 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Montego weights approximately 545 kg more than 1971 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, 1973 Mercury Montego (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mazda Luce. (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1973 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Mazda Luce | 1973 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Mazda | Mercury |
Model | Luce | Montego |
Year Released | 1971 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1490 cc | 4095 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 118 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 5300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3010 mm |