1960 Hudson Metropolitan 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 Hudson Metropolitan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Hudson Metropolitan would be higher. At 1,487 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Hudson Metropolitan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Mazda Familia (49 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1960 Hudson Metropolitan. (47 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mazda Familia should accelerate faster than 1960 Hudson Metropolitan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Hudson Metropolitan weights approximately 78 kg more than 1967 Mazda Familia.
Let's talk about torque, 1960 Hudson Metropolitan (100 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Mazda Familia. (79 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1960 Hudson Metropolitan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Hudson Metropolitan | 1967 Mazda Familia | |
| Make | Hudson | Mazda |
| Model | Metropolitan | Familia |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1487 cc | 987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 79 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 818 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2200 mm |
