2004 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 1970 Mazda Luce
To start off, 2004 Chrysler Town & Country is newer by 34 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 3,786 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chrysler Town & Country (215 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1970 Mazda Luce. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 1970 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 850 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, 2004 Chrysler Town & Country (339 Nm) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mazda Luce. (118 Nm). This means 2004 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chrysler Town & Country | 1970 Mazda Luce | |
| Make | Chrysler | Mazda |
| Model | Town & Country | Luce |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3786 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2510 mm |
