1969 Mazda Familia vs. 2011 Tata Safari
To start off, 2011 Tata Safari is newer by 42 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 2,956 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Tata Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Tata Safari (69 HP @ 3000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1969 Mazda Familia. (57 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Tata Safari should accelerate faster than 1969 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Tata Safari weights approximately 1130 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 2011 Tata Safari is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1969 Mazda Familia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Tata Safari will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 Tata Safari (223 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mazda Familia. (81 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2011 Tata Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Mazda Familia | 2011 Tata Safari | |
| Make | Mazda | Tata |
| Model | Familia | Safari |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 985 cc | 2956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 69 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 223 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1918 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2660 mm |
