1971 Mazda Luce vs. 2010 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2010 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 39 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 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercury Mountaineer (210 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1971 Mazda Luce. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 1971 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 942 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, 2010 Mercury Mountaineer (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mazda Luce. (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2010 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Mazda Luce | 2010 Mercury Mountaineer | |
Make | Mazda | Mercury |
Model | Luce | Mountaineer |
Year Released | 1971 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1490 cc | 4000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 118 Nm | 344 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 2092 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4915 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1872 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1826 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2888 mm |