1967 Mazda Familia vs. 1972 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1972 Mercury Montego is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Mazda Familia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Mazda Familia would be higher. At 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Mercury Montego (97 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1967 Mazda Familia. (57 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1967 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Montego weights approximately 905 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, 1972 Mercury Montego (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Mazda Familia. (82 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1972 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Mazda Familia | 1972 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercury |
| Model | Familia | Montego |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 985 cc | 4095 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 82 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 5300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 3010 mm |
