2009 Ford Escape vs. 1970 Mazda Luce
To start off, 2009 Ford Escape is newer by 39 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. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Escape (171 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1970 Mazda Luce. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 1970 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mazda Luce weights approximately 184 kg more than 2009 Ford Escape.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Ford Escape (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mazda Luce. (119 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Escape will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Escape | 1970 Mazda Luce | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Escape | Luce |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 232 Nm | 119 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2510 mm |
