1972 AMC Matador vs. 1972 Mazda Familia
To start off, both 1972 AMC Matador and 1972 Mazda Familia were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,897 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 AMC Matador is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 AMC Matador (220 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 1972 Mazda Familia. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 AMC Matador should accelerate faster than 1972 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 AMC Matador weights approximately 860 kg more than 1972 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, 1972 AMC Matador (427 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 348 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mazda Familia. (79 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1972 AMC Matador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 AMC Matador | 1972 Mazda Familia | |
| Make | AMC | Mazda |
| Model | Matador | Familia |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5897 cc | 987 cc |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 79 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2200 mm |
