1976 Mazda Familia vs. 1976 Ford Falcon
To start off, both 1976 Mazda Familia and 1976 Ford Falcon were released in the same year (1976). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Falcon (256 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1976 Mazda Familia. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1976 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Falcon weights approximately 785 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, 1976 Ford Falcon (491 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 380 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mazda Familia. (111 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Mazda Familia | 1976 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Mazda | Ford |
Model | Familia | Falcon |
Year Released | 1976 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1272 cc | 5763 cc |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 111 Nm | 491 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2830 mm |