2004 Mazda Premacy vs. 1968 Mazda Familia
To start off, 2004 Mazda Premacy is newer by 36 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 1,835 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Mazda Premacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mazda Premacy (110 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1968 Mazda Familia. (57 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mazda Premacy should accelerate faster than 1968 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mazda Premacy weights approximately 445 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.
Because 1968 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 1968 Mazda Familia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Mazda Premacy, 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, 2004 Mazda Premacy (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mazda Familia. (81 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2004 Mazda Premacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Mazda Premacy | 1968 Mazda Familia | |
Make | Mazda | Mazda |
Model | Premacy | Familia |
Year Released | 2004 | 1968 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1835 cc | 985 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 81 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 3710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2200 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 55 L |