1968 Mazda Familia vs. 1994 Mercury Capri
To start off, 1994 Mercury Capri is newer by 26 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 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Mercury Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Mercury Capri (100 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1968 Mazda Familia. (57 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Mercury Capri should accelerate faster than 1968 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Mercury Capri weights approximately 290 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.
Because 1968 Mazda Familia is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1968 Mazda Familia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Mercury Capri, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1994 Mercury Capri (130 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mazda Familia. (81 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1994 Mercury Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Mazda Familia | 1994 Mercury Capri | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercury |
| Model | Familia | Capri |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 985 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2410 mm |
