1967 Mazda Familia vs. 1976 Volvo 260
To start off, 1976 Volvo 260 is newer by 9 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 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Volvo 260 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Volvo 260 (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1967 Mazda Familia. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Volvo 260 should accelerate faster than 1967 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Volvo 260 weights approximately 610 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, 1976 Volvo 260 (218 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Mazda Familia. (79 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1976 Volvo 260 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Mazda Familia | 1976 Volvo 260 | |
| Make | Mazda | Volvo |
| Model | Familia | 260 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 987 cc | 2664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2660 mm |
