1975 Ford Escort vs. 1965 Mazda Familia
To start off, 1975 Ford Escort is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Mazda Familia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Mazda Familia would be higher. At 1,098 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Mazda Familia (57 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1975 Ford Escort. (40 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Mazda Familia should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Escort weights approximately 83 kg more than 1965 Mazda Familia.
Let's talk about torque, 1965 Mazda Familia (81 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (70 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1965 Mazda Familia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Ford Escort | 1965 Mazda Familia | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Escort | Familia |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1965 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 792 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2200 mm |
