1976 Mazda Familia vs. 2005 Mazda Drifter
To start off, 2005 Mazda Drifter is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Mazda Familia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Mazda Familia would be higher. At 2,604 cc, 2005 Mazda Drifter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mazda Drifter (123 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1976 Mazda Familia. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mazda Drifter should accelerate faster than 1976 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda Drifter weights approximately 520 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, 2005 Mazda Drifter (206 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mazda Familia. (111 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Mazda Drifter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Mazda Familia | 2005 Mazda Drifter | |
| Make | Mazda | Mazda |
| Model | Familia | Drifter |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1272 cc | 2604 cc |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1320 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 3010 mm |
