1969 Mazda Familia vs. 1997 Mercury Mystique
To start off, 1997 Mercury Mystique is newer by 28 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 2,544 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Mercury Mystique is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Mercury Mystique (168 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1969 Mazda Familia. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Mercury Mystique should accelerate faster than 1969 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Mercury Mystique weights approximately 573 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, 1997 Mercury Mystique (220 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mazda Familia. (79 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1997 Mercury Mystique will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Mazda Familia | 1997 Mercury Mystique | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercury |
| Model | Familia | Mystique |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 987 cc | 2544 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1313 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2710 mm |
