1970 Mazda Familia vs. 1989 Ford Corsair
To start off, 1989 Ford Corsair is newer by 19 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 2,389 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Ford Corsair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ford Corsair (129 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1970 Mazda Familia. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ford Corsair should accelerate faster than 1970 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ford Corsair weights approximately 450 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, 1989 Ford Corsair (189 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mazda Familia. (79 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1989 Ford Corsair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Mazda Familia | 1989 Ford Corsair | |
| Make | Mazda | Ford |
| Model | Familia | Corsair |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 987 cc | 2389 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 189 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2560 mm |
