1967 Mazda Familia vs. 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne
To start off, both 1967 Mazda Familia and 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne were released in the same year (1967). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,319 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne (230 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 1967 Mazda Familia. (57 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne should accelerate faster than 1967 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne weights approximately 970 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, 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne (448 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 366 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Mazda Familia. (82 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Mazda Familia | 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne | |
| Make | Mazda | Pontiac |
| Model | Familia | Grande Parisienne |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 985 cc | 5319 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 82 Nm | 448 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 3030 mm |
