1978 Fiat Ritmo vs. 1965 Mazda Familia
To start off, 1978 Fiat Ritmo is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Mazda Familia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Mazda Familia would be higher. At 1,301 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Fiat Ritmo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Fiat Ritmo (64 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1965 Mazda Familia. (57 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Fiat Ritmo should accelerate faster than 1965 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Fiat Ritmo weights approximately 68 kg more than 1965 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, 1978 Fiat Ritmo (98 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Mazda Familia. (81 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1978 Fiat Ritmo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Fiat Ritmo | 1965 Mazda Familia | |
| Make | Fiat | Mazda |
| Model | Ritmo | Familia |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1301 cc | 985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 792 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2200 mm |
