1990 Ford Scorpio vs. 1968 Mazda Familia
To start off, 1990 Ford Scorpio is newer by 22 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Ford Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ford Scorpio (108 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1968 Mazda Familia. (57 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1968 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 465 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, 1990 Ford Scorpio (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mazda Familia. (81 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ford Scorpio | 1968 Mazda Familia | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Scorpio | Familia |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2200 mm |
