2006 Dodge Dakota vs. 1969 Mazda Familia
To start off, 2006 Dodge Dakota is newer by 37 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 3,703 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Dodge Dakota (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1969 Mazda Familia. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 1969 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 1029 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Dodge Dakota (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mazda Familia. (79 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Dodge Dakota | 1969 Mazda Familia | |
| Make | Dodge | Mazda |
| Model | Dakota | Familia |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3703 cc | 987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 79 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1769 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 2200 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 57 L |
