1996 Ford Escort vs. 1967 Mazda Familia
To start off, 1996 Ford Escort is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Mazda Familia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Mazda Familia would be higher. At 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ford Escort (131 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1967 Mazda Familia. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1967 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ford Escort weights approximately 412 kg more than 1967 Mazda Familia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Ford Escort (172 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Mazda Familia. (79 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Ford Escort | 1967 Mazda Familia | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Escort | Familia |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1988 cc | 987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 79 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1152 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2200 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 57 L |
