2001 Ford Mustang vs. 1968 Mazda Familia
To start off, 2001 Ford Mustang is newer by 33 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 3,801 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford Mustang (187 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1968 Mazda Familia. (57 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1968 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Mustang weights approximately 622 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, 2001 Ford Mustang (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mazda Familia. (81 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2001 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ford Mustang | 1968 Mazda Familia | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Mustang | Familia |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3801 cc | 985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1412 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2200 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 55 L |
