1968 Mazda Familia vs. 1971 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1971 Peugeot 504 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Mazda Familia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Mazda Familia would be higher. At 1,971 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Peugeot 504 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Peugeot 504 (91 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1968 Mazda Familia. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Peugeot 504 should accelerate faster than 1968 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 592 kg more than 1968 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, 1971 Peugeot 504 (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mazda Familia. (79 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1971 Peugeot 504 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Mazda Familia | 1971 Peugeot 504 | |
| Make | Mazda | Peugeot |
| Model | Familia | 504 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 987 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 91 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1332 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2910 mm |
