1974 Mazda Luce vs. 1973 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1974 Mazda Luce is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mercury Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mercury Montego would be higher. At 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Mazda Luce (107 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Mazda Luce should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Montego weights approximately 440 kg more than 1974 Mazda Luce.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 Mercury Montego (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mazda Luce. (175 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1973 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Mazda Luce | 1973 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercury |
| Model | Luce | Montego |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2620 cc | 4095 cc |
| Horse Power | 107 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 5300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 3010 mm |
