1973 Mazda Luce vs. 2009 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 36 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 4,009 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer (210 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1973 Mazda Luce. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 1973 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 670 kg more than 1973 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, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mazda Luce. (175 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Mazda Luce | 2009 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercury |
| Model | Luce | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2620 cc | 4009 cc |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 1925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2890 mm |
