1970 Fiat 124 vs. 1969 Mazda Familia
To start off, 1970 Fiat 124 is newer by 1 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 1,197 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Fiat 124 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Fiat 124 (59 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1969 Mazda Familia. (57 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Fiat 124 should accelerate faster than 1969 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Fiat 124 weights approximately 120 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, 1970 Fiat 124 (89 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mazda Familia. (81 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1970 Fiat 124 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Fiat 124 | 1969 Mazda Familia | |
| Make | Fiat | Mazda |
| Model | 124 | Familia |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1197 cc | 985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 89 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2200 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 55 L |
