1980 Ford Escort vs. 1974 Mazda Familia
To start off, 1980 Ford Escort is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Mazda Familia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Mazda Familia would be higher. At 1,295 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Mazda Familia (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1980 Ford Escort. (69 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Mazda Familia should accelerate faster than 1980 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ford Escort weights approximately 46 kg more than 1974 Mazda Familia.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 Mazda Familia (110 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ford Escort. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1974 Mazda Familia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Ford Escort | 1974 Mazda Familia | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Escort | Familia |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1295 cc | 1272 cc |
| Horse Power | 69 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 804 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2270 mm |
