1975 Mazda Familia vs. 1967 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1975 Mazda Familia is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Mercury Comet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Mercury Comet would be higher. At 3,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Mercury Comet (118 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1975 Mazda Familia. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1975 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Comet weights approximately 860 kg more than 1975 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, 1967 Mercury Comet (258 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mazda Familia. (110 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Mazda Familia | 1967 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercury |
| Model | Familia | Comet |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1271 cc | 3279 cc |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2950 mm |
