1972 Mazda Luce vs. 1994 Mercury Tracer
To start off, 1994 Mercury Tracer is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Mazda Luce. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Mazda Luce would be higher. At 1,857 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Mercury Tracer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Mercury Tracer (87 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1972 Mazda Luce. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Mercury Tracer should accelerate faster than 1972 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mazda Luce weights approximately 55 kg more than 1994 Mercury Tracer.
Let's talk about torque, 1994 Mercury Tracer (146 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mazda Luce. (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1994 Mercury Tracer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Mazda Luce | 1994 Mercury Tracer | |
Make | Mazda | Mercury |
Model | Luce | Tracer |
Year Released | 1972 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1490 cc | 1857 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 | 1150 kg | 1095 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2510 mm |