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 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mercury Comet (81 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1965 Mazda Familia. (57 HP @ 6500 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 428 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 (176 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Mazda Familia. (81 Nm @ 4600 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 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 985 cc | 2782 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 792 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2630 mm |
