1965 Mazda Familia vs. 1978 Volvo 264
To start off, 1978 Volvo 264 is newer by 13 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 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Volvo 264 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Volvo 264 (149 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1965 Mazda Familia. (57 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Volvo 264 should accelerate faster than 1965 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Volvo 264 weights approximately 628 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, 1978 Volvo 264 (218 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Mazda Familia. (81 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1978 Volvo 264 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Mazda Familia | 1978 Volvo 264 | |
| Make | Mazda | Volvo |
| Model | Familia | 264 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 985 cc | 2664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 792 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2650 mm |
