1960 Ford Prefect vs. 1967 Mazda Familia
To start off, 1967 Mazda Familia is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 995 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Ford Prefect is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Mazda Familia (57 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1960 Ford Prefect. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mazda Familia should accelerate faster than 1960 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mazda Familia weights approximately 12 kg more than 1960 Ford Prefect. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1967 Mazda Familia (82 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ford Prefect. (70 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1967 Mazda Familia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Ford Prefect | 1967 Mazda Familia | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Prefect | Familia |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 995 cc | 985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 778 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2200 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 57 L |
