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 30 more horse power than 1986 Ford Escort. (59 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mazda Luce should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mazda Luce weights approximately 260 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, 1973 Mazda Luce (152 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Escort. (110 Nm @ 2500 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 | 1751 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2510 mm |
