1970 Mazda Familia vs. 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster
To start off, 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mazda Familia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mazda Familia would be higher. At 6,555 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster (163 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1970 Mazda Familia. (57 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster should accelerate faster than 1970 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster weights approximately 1030 kg more than 1970 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, 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster (393 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 312 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mazda Familia. (81 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Mazda Familia | 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster | |
| Make | Mazda | Plymouth |
| Model | Familia | Trail Duster |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1976 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 985 cc | 6555 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2700 mm |
