1987 Ford Festiva vs. 1972 Mazda Luce
To start off, 1987 Ford Festiva is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Mazda Luce. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Mazda Luce would be higher. At 1,490 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Mazda Luce is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Mazda Luce (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1987 Ford Festiva. (57 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Mazda Luce should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Festiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mazda Luce weights approximately 370 kg more than 1987 Ford Festiva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Mazda Luce (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Festiva. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1972 Mazda Luce will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Festiva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Ford Festiva | 1972 Mazda Luce | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Festiva | Luce |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1324 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2510 mm |
