1965 Mazda Familia vs. 1966 Mini Countryman
To start off, 1966 Mini Countryman is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Mazda Familia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Mazda Familia would be higher. At 848 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Mini Countryman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Mazda Familia (35 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1966 Mini Countryman. (34 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Mazda Familia should accelerate faster than 1966 Mini Countryman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Mazda Familia weights approximately 80 kg more than 1966 Mini Countryman. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1966 Mini Countryman (61 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Mazda Familia. (60 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1966 Mini Countryman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Mazda Familia | 1966 Mini Countryman | |
| Make | Mazda | Mini |
| Model | Familia | Countryman |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 782 cc | 848 cc |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 60 Nm | 61 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 3310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2140 mm |
