1998 Ford Falcon vs. 1970 Mazda Luce
To start off, 1998 Ford Falcon is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mazda Luce. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mazda Luce would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Falcon (235 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 1970 Mazda Luce. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1970 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford Falcon weights approximately 430 kg more than 1970 Mazda Luce. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Ford Falcon (395 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 276 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mazda Luce. (119 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ford Falcon | 1970 Mazda Luce | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Falcon | Luce |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 395 Nm | 119 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2510 mm |
