1997 Ford Escort vs. 1969 Mazda Familia

To start off, 1997 Ford Escort is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Mazda Familia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Mazda Familia would be higher. At 1,391 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ford Escort (74 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1969 Mazda Familia. (57 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1969 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford Escort weights approximately 340 kg more than 1969 Mazda Familia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1969 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 1969 Mazda Familia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Ford Escort, 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, 1997 Ford Escort (114 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mazda Familia. (81 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1997 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Mazda Familia.

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