1970 Mazda Familia vs. 1966 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1970 Mazda Familia is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Mercury Comet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Mercury Comet would be higher. At 3,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Mercury Comet (118 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1970 Mazda Familia. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1970 Mazda Familia.
Let's talk about torque, 1966 Mercury Comet (258 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mazda Familia. (79 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Mazda Familia | 1966 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercury |
| Model | Familia | Comet |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 987 cc | 3279 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2950 mm |
