1971 Mazda Familia vs. 2011 Honda Ridgeline
To start off, 2011 Honda Ridgeline is newer by 40 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 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Honda Ridgeline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Ridgeline (250 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 1971 Mazda Familia. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Ridgeline should accelerate faster than 1971 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Honda Ridgeline weights approximately 449 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, 2011 Honda Ridgeline (335 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 256 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mazda Familia. (79 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Honda Ridgeline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Mazda Familia | 2011 Honda Ridgeline | |
| Make | Mazda | Honda |
| Model | Familia | Ridgeline |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 987 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 744 kg | 1193 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 3110 mm |
