1992 Ford Sierra vs. 1968 Mazda Familia
To start off, 1992 Ford Sierra is newer by 24 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 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ford Sierra (74 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1968 Mazda Familia. (57 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1968 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ford Sierra weights approximately 220 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, 1992 Ford Sierra (122 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mazda Familia. (81 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1992 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Ford Sierra | 1968 Mazda Familia | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Sierra | Familia |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2200 mm |
