1967 Mazda Familia vs. 1973 Plymouth Barracuda
To start off, 1973 Plymouth Barracuda is newer by 6 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 3,686 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Plymouth Barracuda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Plymouth Barracuda (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1967 Mazda Familia. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Plymouth Barracuda should accelerate faster than 1967 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Plymouth Barracuda weights approximately 665 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, 1973 Plymouth Barracuda (251 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Mazda Familia. (79 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1973 Plymouth Barracuda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Mazda Familia | 1973 Plymouth Barracuda | |
| Make | Mazda | Plymouth |
| Model | Familia | Barracuda |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 987 cc | 3686 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2760 mm |
