2009 Ford Focus vs. 1973 Mazda Luce
To start off, 2009 Ford Focus is newer by 36 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, 2009 Ford Focus (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1973 Mazda Luce. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 1973 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mazda Luce weights approximately 18 kg more than 2009 Ford Focus.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 Mazda Luce (152 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Focus. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1973 Mazda Luce will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Focus | 1973 Mazda Luce | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Focus | Luce |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1152 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2510 mm |
