1967 Mazda Familia vs. 1988 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 1988 Volkswagen Golf is newer by 21 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 1,763 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Volkswagen Golf (157 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1967 Mazda Familia. (57 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 1967 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 405 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, 1988 Volkswagen Golf (225 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Mazda Familia. (82 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1988 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Mazda Familia | 1988 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Mazda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Familia | Golf |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 985 cc | 1763 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 157 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 82 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1195 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 55 L |
