1967 Mazda Familia vs. 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire
To start off, 1967 Mazda Familia is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire would be higher. At 3,531 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire (215 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 1967 Mazda Familia. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire should accelerate faster than 1967 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire weights approximately 557 kg more than 1967 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, 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire (408 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 329 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Mazda Familia. (79 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Mazda Familia | 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire | |
| Make | Mazda | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Familia | Jetfire |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 987 cc | 3531 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 408 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1297 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 60 L |
