1975 Mazda Familia vs. 1973 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1975 Mazda Familia is newer by 2 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 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mercury Montego (96 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1975 Mazda Familia. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1975 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Montego weights approximately 895 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, 1973 Mercury Montego (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 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 1975 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Mazda Familia | 1973 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercury |
| Model | Familia | Montego |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1271 cc | 4095 cc |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 5300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 3010 mm |
