1976 Mazda Familia vs. 1969 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1976 Mazda Familia is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Mercury Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Mercury Montego would be higher. At 5,767 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Mercury Montego (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1976 Mazda Familia. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1976 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Montego weights approximately 1055 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, 1969 Mercury Montego (382 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mazda Familia. (111 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1969 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Mazda Familia | 1969 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercury |
| Model | Familia | Montego |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1272 cc | 5767 cc |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 382 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 5300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 3010 mm |
