1973 Ford Escort vs. 1968 Mazda Luce
To start off, 1973 Ford Escort is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Mazda Luce. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Mazda Luce would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Ford Escort (96 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1968 Mazda Luce. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1968 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mazda Luce weights approximately 236 kg more than 1973 Ford Escort.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1973 Ford Escort (148 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mazda Luce. (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1973 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Ford Escort | 1968 Mazda Luce | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Escort | Luce |
Year Released | 1973 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 914 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 57 L |