1973 Mazda Luce vs. 1997 Mercury Tracer
To start off, 1997 Mercury Tracer is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mazda Luce. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mazda Luce would be higher. At 2,620 cc, 1973 Mazda Luce is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Mercury Tracer (109 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1973 Mazda Luce. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Mercury Tracer should accelerate faster than 1973 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mazda Luce weights approximately 115 kg more than 1997 Mercury Tracer.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 Mazda Luce (175 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Mercury Tracer. (173 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1973 Mazda Luce will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Mercury Tracer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Mazda Luce | 1997 Mercury Tracer | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercury |
| Model | Luce | Tracer |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2620 cc | 1988 cc |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2510 mm |
