1971 Mazda Familia vs. 1988 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 1988 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Mazda Familia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Mazda Familia would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Mercury Grand Marquis (148 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1971 Mazda Familia. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1971 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 1008 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, 1988 Mercury Grand Marquis (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 287 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mazda Familia. (79 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1988 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Mazda Familia | 1988 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | Mazda | Mercury |
Model | Familia | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 1971 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 987 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 79 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 744 kg | 1752 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 5400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2920 mm |