1965 Mazda Familia vs. 1964 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1965 Mazda Familia is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 2,604 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Opel Rekord (100 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1965 Mazda Familia. (57 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Opel Rekord should accelerate faster than 1965 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Opel Rekord weights approximately 243 kg more than 1965 Mazda Familia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1964 Opel Rekord (185 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Mazda Familia. (81 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1964 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Mazda Familia | 1964 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Mazda | Opel |
| Model | Familia | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 985 cc | 2604 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 792 kg | 1035 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2650 mm |
