2009 Dodge Dakota vs. 1966 Mazda Familia
To start off, 2009 Dodge Dakota is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Mazda Familia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Mazda Familia would be higher. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Dakota (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1966 Mazda Familia. (57 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 1966 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 1747 kg more than 1966 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, 2009 Dodge Dakota (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Mazda Familia. (81 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Dakota | 1966 Mazda Familia | |
| Make | Dodge | Mazda |
| Model | Dakota | Familia |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1966 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 2537 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 2200 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 55 L |
