1995 Ford Probe vs. 2000 Mazda Familia

To start off, 2000 Mazda Familia is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Ford Probe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Ford Probe would be higher. At 2,507 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Ford Probe is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Probe weights approximately 520 kg more than 2000 Mazda Familia.

Because 2000 Mazda Familia is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2000 Mazda Familia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Ford Probe, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1995 Ford Probe (218 Nm) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mazda Familia. (134 Nm). This means 1995 Ford Probe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mazda Familia.

Compare all specifications:

1995 Ford Probe 2000 Mazda Familia
Make Ford Mazda
Model Probe Familia
Year Released 1995 2000
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2507 cc 1998 cc
Engine Type V dual-disk rotary
Horse Power 0 HP 106 HP
Torque 218 Nm 134 Nm
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1345 kg 825 kg
Vehicle Length 4550 mm 3840 mm
Vehicle Width 1780 mm 1490 mm
Vehicle Height 1320 mm 1400 mm
Wheelbase Size 2620 mm 2270 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 55 L 61 L


 

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