1970 Mazda Familia vs. 2007 Mazda 6
To start off, 2007 Mazda 6 is newer by 37 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 2,968 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mazda 6 (212 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 1970 Mazda Familia. (57 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mazda 6 should accelerate faster than 1970 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mazda 6 weights approximately 330 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, 2007 Mazda 6 (267 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mazda Familia. (81 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2007 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Mazda Familia | 2007 Mazda 6 | |
| Make | Mazda | Mazda |
| Model | Familia | 6 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 985 cc | 2968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 212 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 267 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2680 mm |
