1967 Mazda Familia vs. 1980 Volvo 245
To start off, 1980 Volvo 245 is newer by 13 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 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Volvo 245 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Volvo 245 (81 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1967 Mazda Familia. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Volvo 245 should accelerate faster than 1967 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Volvo 245 weights approximately 600 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, 1980 Volvo 245 (157 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Mazda Familia. (79 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1980 Volvo 245 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Mazda Familia | 1980 Volvo 245 | |
| Make | Mazda | Volvo |
| Model | Familia | 245 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 987 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2660 mm |
