1960 Abarth Coupe vs. 1968 Mazda Familia

To start off, 1968 Mazda Familia is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth Coupe would be higher. At 985 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Mazda Familia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Mazda Familia (57 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1960 Abarth Coupe. (47 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mazda Familia should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mazda Familia weights approximately 200 kg more than 1960 Abarth Coupe. 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, 1968 Mazda Familia (81 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth Coupe. (57 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1968 Mazda Familia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth Coupe.

Compare all specifications:

1960 Abarth Coupe 1968 Mazda Familia
Make Abarth Mazda
Model Coupe Familia
Year Released 1960 1968
Body Type Coupe Coupe
Engine Position Rear Front
Engine Size 784 cc 985 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 47 HP 57 HP
Engine RPM 5900 RPM 6500 RPM
Torque 57 Nm 81 Nm
Torque RPM 3600 RPM 4600 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 590 kg 790 kg
Vehicle Length 3490 mm 3710 mm
Vehicle Width 1350 mm 1470 mm
Vehicle Height 1200 mm 1350 mm
Wheelbase Size 2010 mm 2200 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 27 L 55 L


 

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