1965 Mazda Familia vs. 1970 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1970 Mercury Comet is newer by 5 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mercury Comet (137 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1965 Mazda Familia. (35 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1965 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Comet weights approximately 650 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, 1970 Mercury Comet (319 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 259 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Mazda Familia. (60 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Mazda Familia | 1970 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Mazda | Mercury |
Model | Familia | Comet |
Year Released | 1965 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 782 cc | 4942 cc |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 137 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 60 Nm | 319 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2800 mm |