1965 Mazda Familia vs. 1993 Mercury Tracer
To start off, 1993 Mercury Tracer is newer by 28 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 1,838 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Mercury Tracer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Mercury Tracer (127 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1965 Mazda Familia. (57 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mercury Tracer should accelerate faster than 1965 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Mercury Tracer weights approximately 308 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, 1993 Mercury Tracer (154 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Mazda Familia. (81 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1993 Mercury Tracer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Mazda Familia | 1993 Mercury Tracer | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercury |
| Model | Familia | Tracer |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 985 cc | 1838 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 154 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 792 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2510 mm |
