1970 Mazda Familia vs. 2011 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2011 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 41 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 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Crown Victoria (239 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1970 Mazda Familia. (57 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1970 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 2066 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, 2011 Ford Crown Victoria (374 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 293 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mazda Familia. (81 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Mazda Familia | 2011 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | Mazda | Ford |
| Model | Familia | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 985 cc | 4604 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 2856 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2920 mm |
