1975 Mazda Familia vs. 1979 Mazda Montrose
To start off, 1979 Mazda Montrose is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Mazda Familia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Mazda Familia would be higher. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Mazda Montrose is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Mazda Montrose (90 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1975 Mazda Familia. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Mazda Montrose should accelerate faster than 1975 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mazda Montrose weights approximately 270 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, 1979 Mazda Montrose (153 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mazda Familia. (110 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1979 Mazda Montrose will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Mazda Familia | 1979 Mazda Montrose | |
| Make | Mazda | Mazda |
| Model | Familia | Montrose |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1271 cc | 1968 cc |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2520 mm |
