1969 Mazda Familia vs. 1973 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1973 Mercury Comet is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Mazda Familia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Mazda Familia would be higher. At 3,271 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mercury Comet (83 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1969 Mazda Familia. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1969 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Comet weights approximately 480 kg more than 1969 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, 1973 Mercury Comet (205 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mazda Familia. (79 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1973 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Mazda Familia | 1973 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Mazda | Mercury |
Model | Familia | Comet |
Year Released | 1969 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 987 cc | 3271 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 79 Nm | 205 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2630 mm |