1993 Ford Escort vs. 1973 Mazda Luce
To start off, 1993 Ford Escort is newer by 20 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 19 more horse power than 1993 Ford Escort. (70 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mazda Luce should accelerate faster than 1993 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mazda Luce weights approximately 105 kg more than 1993 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 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Ford Escort. (114 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1973 Mazda Luce will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Ford Escort | 1973 Mazda Luce | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Escort | Luce |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1390 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 114 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.2 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.3 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1065 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1440 mm |
