1980 Ford Granada vs. 1969 Mazda Familia
To start off, 1980 Ford Granada is newer by 11 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 4,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ford Granada (118 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1969 Mazda Familia. (57 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1969 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ford Granada weights approximately 730 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.
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, 1980 Ford Granada (263 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mazda Familia. (81 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1980 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Ford Granada | 1969 Mazda Familia | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Granada | Familia |
Year Released | 1980 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4186 cc | 985 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 263 Nm | 81 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 3710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2200 mm |