1972 Mazda Luce vs. 1966 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1972 Mazda Luce is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Mercury Comet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Mercury Comet would be higher. At 6,393 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Mercury Comet (267 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 1972 Mazda Luce. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1972 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Mercury Comet weights approximately 625 kg more than 1972 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, 1966 Mercury Comet (546 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 428 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mazda Luce. (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Mazda Luce | 1966 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercury |
| Model | Luce | Comet |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 6393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 546 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1775 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2950 mm |
