1972 Mazda Luce vs. 2004 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2004 Mercury Sable is newer by 32 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 2,985 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mercury Sable (153 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1972 Mazda Luce. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 1972 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercury Sable weights approximately 438 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, 2004 Mercury Sable (251 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mazda Luce. (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2004 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Mazda Luce | 2004 Mercury Sable | |
Make | Mazda | Mercury |
Model | Luce | Sable |
Year Released | 1972 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1490 cc | 2985 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 118 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3950 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1588 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2870 mm |