2008 Ford Expedition vs. 1970 Mazda Familia
To start off, 2008 Ford Expedition is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mazda Familia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mazda Familia would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Expedition (301 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 244 more horse power than 1970 Mazda Familia. (57 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1970 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Expedition weights approximately 320 kg more than 1970 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, 2008 Ford Expedition (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 414 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mazda Familia. (81 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Expedition | 1970 Mazda Familia | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Expedition | Familia |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1970 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2200 mm |
