1986 Ford Escort vs. 1973 Mazda Luce
To start off, 1986 Ford Escort is newer by 13 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Mazda Luce is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mazda Luce (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1986 Ford Escort. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mazda Luce should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Escort.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 Mazda Luce (152 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Escort. (109 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1973 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 | 1973 Mazda Luce | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Escort | Luce |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1392 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 109 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2510 mm |
