1971 Mazda Familia vs. 1966 Mini Countryman
To start off, 1971 Mazda Familia is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Mini Countryman. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Mini Countryman would be higher. At 987 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Mazda Familia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Mazda Familia (49 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1966 Mini Countryman. (34 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Mazda Familia should accelerate faster than 1966 Mini Countryman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mazda Familia weights approximately 84 kg more than 1966 Mini Countryman. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1971 Mazda Familia (79 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Mini Countryman. (61 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1971 Mazda Familia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Mini Countryman.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Mazda Familia | 1966 Mini Countryman | |
| Make | Mazda | Mini |
| Model | Familia | Countryman |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 987 cc | 848 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 61 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 744 kg | 660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 3310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2140 mm |
