1969 Mazda Familia vs. 1985 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1985 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 16 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 2,838 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Pontiac Firebird (135 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1969 Mazda Familia. (57 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1969 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 572 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.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1985 Pontiac Firebird (223 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mazda Familia. (81 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1985 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Mazda Familia | 1985 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | Mazda | Pontiac |
| Model | Familia | Firebird |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 985 cc | 2838 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 223 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1362 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 60 L |
