1971 Mazda Familia vs. 1968 Mercury Marauder
To start off, 1971 Mazda Familia is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Mercury Marauder. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Mercury Marauder would be higher. At 7,003 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Mercury Marauder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Mercury Marauder (205 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1971 Mazda Familia. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercury Marauder should accelerate faster than 1971 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 1276 kg more than 1971 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, 1968 Mercury Marauder (453 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 374 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mazda Familia. (79 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1968 Mercury Marauder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Mazda Familia | 1968 Mercury Marauder | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercury |
| Model | Familia | Marauder |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 987 cc | 7003 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 205 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 453 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 744 kg | 2020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 5640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 3160 mm |
