1969 Mazda Familia vs. 1981 Plymouth Horizon
To start off, 1981 Plymouth Horizon is newer by 12 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 1,715 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Plymouth Horizon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Plymouth Horizon (62 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1969 Mazda Familia. (57 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Plymouth Horizon should accelerate faster than 1969 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Plymouth Horizon weights approximately 210 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.
Because 1969 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 1969 Mazda Familia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 Plymouth Horizon, 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, 1981 Plymouth Horizon (115 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mazda Familia. (81 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1981 Plymouth Horizon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Mazda Familia | 1981 Plymouth Horizon | |
Make | Mazda | Plymouth |
Model | Familia | Horizon |
Year Released | 1969 | 1981 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 985 cc | 1715 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 81 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2530 mm |