1965 Mazda Familia vs. 2009 Mercury Mariner
To start off, 2009 Mercury Mariner is newer by 44 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 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Mercury Mariner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercury Mariner (240 HP @ 6550 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 1965 Mazda Familia. (35 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Mariner should accelerate faster than 1965 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 1185 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, 2009 Mercury Mariner (302 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Mazda Familia. (60 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Mercury Mariner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Mazda Familia | 2009 Mercury Mariner | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercury |
| Model | Familia | Mariner |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 782 cc | 2967 cc |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6550 RPM |
| Torque | 60 Nm | 302 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 62 L |
