1978 Mazda Familia vs. 1969 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 1978 Mazda Familia is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Mercury Monterey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Mercury Monterey would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Mercury Monterey (163 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1978 Mazda Familia. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 1126 kg more than 1978 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 Monterey (383 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 273 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda Familia. (110 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1969 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Mazda Familia | 1969 Mercury Monterey | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercury |
| Model | Familia | Monterey |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1272 cc | 5769 cc |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 383 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 804 kg | 1930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 5720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 3160 mm |
