1968 Ford Escort vs. 1973 Mazda Familia
To start off, 1973 Mazda Familia is newer by 5 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, 1973 Mazda Familia (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (56 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 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 5 kg more than 1973 Mazda Familia.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 Mazda Familia (110 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (98 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1973 Mazda Familia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford Escort | 1973 Mazda Familia | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Escort | Familia |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1272 cc |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2270 mm |
