1970 Mazda Familia vs. 1994 Mercury Tracer
To start off, 1994 Mercury Tracer is newer by 24 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 1,857 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Mercury Tracer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Mercury Tracer (87 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1970 Mazda Familia. (57 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Mercury Tracer should accelerate faster than 1970 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Mercury Tracer weights approximately 305 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, 1994 Mercury Tracer (146 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mazda Familia. (81 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1994 Mercury Tracer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Mazda Familia | 1994 Mercury Tracer | |
Make | Mazda | Mercury |
Model | Familia | Tracer |
Year Released | 1970 | 1994 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 985 cc | 1857 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 81 Nm | 146 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1095 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2510 mm |