1979 Ford LTD vs. 1968 Mazda Familia
To start off, 1979 Ford LTD is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Mazda Familia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Mazda Familia would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ford LTD (133 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1968 Mazda Familia. (57 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford LTD should accelerate faster than 1968 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford LTD weights approximately 896 kg more than 1968 Mazda Familia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1979 Ford LTD (332 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mazda Familia. (81 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1979 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ford LTD | 1968 Mazda Familia | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | LTD | Familia |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1686 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5520 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2200 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 55 L |
