1993 Ford Escort vs. 1971 Mazda Luce
To start off, 1993 Ford Escort is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Mazda Luce. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Mazda Luce would be higher. At 1,859 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Ford Escort (87 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1971 Mazda Luce. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1971 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mazda Luce weights approximately 55 kg more than 1993 Ford Escort.
Let's talk about torque, 1993 Ford Escort (146 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mazda Luce. (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1993 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Ford Escort | 1971 Mazda Luce | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Escort | Luce |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1859 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1095 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2510 mm |
