1968 Ford Escort vs. 1970 Mazda Familia
To start off, 1970 Mazda Familia is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,298 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mazda Familia (57 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (56 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mazda Familia should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ford Escort weights approximately 15 kg more than 1970 Mazda Familia.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Ford Escort (98 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mazda Familia. (81 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1968 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford Escort | 1970 Mazda Familia | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Escort | Familia |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2200 mm |
