1965 Mazda Familia vs. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 240
To start off, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 240 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Mazda Familia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Mazda Familia would be higher. At 2,404 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Mercedes-Benz 240 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 240 (63 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1965 Mazda Familia. (57 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 240 should accelerate faster than 1965 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 240 weights approximately 600 kg more than 1965 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, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 240 (137 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Mazda Familia. (81 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1973 Mercedes-Benz 240 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Mazda Familia | 1973 Mercedes-Benz 240 | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Familia | 240 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 985 cc | 2404 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 792 kg | 1392 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2760 mm |
