1986 Ford Escort vs. 1970 Mazda Luce
To start off, 1986 Ford Escort is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mazda Luce. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mazda Luce would be higher. At 1,751 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mazda Luce (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1986 Ford Escort. (59 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mazda Luce should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mazda Luce weights approximately 140 kg more than 1986 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1970 Mazda Luce (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Escort. (110 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1970 Mazda Luce will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Ford Escort | 1970 Mazda Luce | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Escort | Luce |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1751 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2510 mm |
