1967 Mazda Familia vs. 1981 Pontiac 1000
To start off, 1981 Pontiac 1000 is newer by 14 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 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Pontiac 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Pontiac 1000 (64 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1967 Mazda Familia. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Pontiac 1000 should accelerate faster than 1967 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Pontiac 1000 weights approximately 220 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, 1981 Pontiac 1000 (109 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Mazda Familia. (79 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1981 Pontiac 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Mazda Familia | 1981 Pontiac 1000 | |
| Make | Mazda | Pontiac |
| Model | Familia | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 987 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 109 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2400 mm |
