1978 Mazda Familia vs. 2007 Mercury Mariner
To start off, 2007 Mercury Mariner is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Mazda Familia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Mazda Familia would be higher. At 2,299 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Mercury Mariner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercury Mariner (133 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1978 Mazda Familia. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercury Mariner should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 1121 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, 2007 Mercury Mariner (168 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda Familia. (110 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Mercury Mariner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Mazda Familia | 2007 Mercury Mariner | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercury |
| Model | Familia | Mariner |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1272 cc | 2299 cc |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 168 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 804 kg | 1925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2630 mm |
