1969 Mazda Familia vs. 2004 Mercury Mariner
To start off, 2004 Mercury Mariner is newer by 35 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 2,260 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Mercury Mariner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mercury Mariner (152 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1969 Mazda Familia. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mercury Mariner should accelerate faster than 1969 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 805 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, 2004 Mercury Mariner (206 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mazda Familia. (79 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2004 Mercury Mariner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Mazda Familia | 2004 Mercury Mariner | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercury |
| Model | Familia | Mariner |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 987 cc | 2260 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1545 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 62 L |
