1981 Ford Mustang vs. 2000 Mazda Familia
To start off, 2000 Mazda Familia is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 2,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mazda Familia (106 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1981 Ford Mustang. (87 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mazda Familia should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Mustang weights approximately 360 kg more than 2000 Mazda Familia.
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, 1981 Ford Mustang (161 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mazda Familia. (134 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ford Mustang | 2000 Mazda Familia | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Mustang | Familia |
Year Released | 1981 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2294 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 161 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 3840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2270 mm |