1966 Mazda Familia vs. 1968 Simca 1000
To start off, 1968 Simca 1000 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Mazda Familia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Mazda Familia would be higher. At 984 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Mazda Familia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Mazda Familia (57 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1968 Simca 1000. (38 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mazda Familia should accelerate faster than 1968 Simca 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Mazda Familia weights approximately 40 kg more than 1968 Simca 1000. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1966 Mazda Familia (81 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Simca 1000. (59 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1966 Mazda Familia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Simca 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Mazda Familia | 1968 Simca 1000 | |
| Make | Mazda | Simca |
| Model | Familia | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 984 cc | 844 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 59 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2230 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 60 L |
