2009 Honda Ridgeline vs. 1972 Mazda Luce
To start off, 2009 Honda Ridgeline is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Mazda Luce. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Mazda Luce would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Honda Ridgeline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Ridgeline (250 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 1972 Mazda Luce. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Ridgeline should accelerate faster than 1972 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Ridgeline weights approximately 311 kg more than 1972 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, 2009 Honda Ridgeline (336 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mazda Luce. (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Ridgeline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Ridgeline | 1972 Mazda Luce | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Ridgeline | Luce |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 336 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1461 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2510 mm |
