1974 Mazda Familia vs. 2008 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2008 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Mazda Familia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Mazda Familia would be higher. At 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercury Mountaineer (210 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1974 Mazda Familia. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 1974 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 1207 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, 2008 Mercury Mountaineer (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mazda Familia. (110 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Mazda Familia | 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | |
Make | Mazda | Mercury |
Model | Familia | Mountaineer |
Year Released | 1974 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1272 cc | 4015 cc |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 344 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Vehicle Weight | 804 kg | 2011 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2890 mm |