1975 Mazda Familia vs. 2011 Ford Transit Connect
To start off, 2011 Ford Transit Connect is newer by 36 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 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Ford Transit Connect is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Transit Connect (136 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1975 Mazda Familia. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Transit Connect should accelerate faster than 1975 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Transit Connect weights approximately 744 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, 2011 Ford Transit Connect (173 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mazda Familia. (110 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Transit Connect will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Mazda Familia | 2011 Ford Transit Connect | |
| Make | Mazda | Ford |
| Model | Familia | Transit Connect |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1271 cc | 2000 cc |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1544 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1796 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 2014 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2911 mm |
