1974 Mazda Familia vs. 1973 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1974 Mazda Familia is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mercury Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mercury Montego would be higher. At 6,555 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mercury Montego (169 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1974 Mazda Familia. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1974 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Montego weights approximately 987 kg more than 1974 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, 1973 Mercury Montego (403 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 293 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mazda Familia. (110 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1973 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Mazda Familia | 1973 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercury |
| Model | Familia | Montego |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1272 cc | 6555 cc |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 169 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 403 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 804 kg | 1791 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2900 mm |
