1996 Mazda MPV vs. 1967 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600
To start off, 1996 Mazda MPV is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600 would be higher. At 2,954 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Mazda MPV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Mazda MPV (146 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1967 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Mazda MPV should accelerate faster than 1967 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Mazda MPV weights approximately 360 kg more than 1967 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600. 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, 1996 Mazda MPV (228 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600. (194 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1996 Mazda MPV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Mazda MPV | 1967 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600 | |
| Make | Mazda | Willys-Overland |
| Model | MPV | Aero-Willys 2600 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2954 cc | 2638 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 146 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 228 Nm | 194 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2740 mm |
