2009 Ford Expedition vs. 1968 Mazda Familia
To start off, 2009 Ford Expedition is newer by 41 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 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Expedition (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 253 more horse power than 1968 Mazda Familia. (57 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1968 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford Expedition weights approximately 176 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, 2009 Ford Expedition (495 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 414 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mazda Familia. (81 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Expedition | 1968 Mazda Familia | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Expedition | Familia |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1968 |
| 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 | 310 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 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 |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 55 L |
