1976 Mazda Familia vs. 1967 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 1976 Mazda Familia is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Mercury Montclair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Mercury Montclair would be higher. At 6,722 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Montclair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Mercury Montclair (325 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 251 more horse power than 1976 Mazda Familia. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 1976 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Montclair weights approximately 604 kg more than 1976 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 Montclair (602 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 491 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mazda Familia. (111 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Mazda Familia | 1967 Mercury Montclair | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercury |
| Model | Familia | Montclair |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1272 cc | 6722 cc |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 602 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1404 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 3130 mm |
