1965 Mazda Familia vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML is newer by 42 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 2,987 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1965 Mazda Familia. (57 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML should accelerate faster than 1965 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML weights approximately 1358 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, 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML (441 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 360 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Mazda Familia. (81 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Mazda Familia | 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Familia | ML |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 985 cc | 2987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 792 kg | 2150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2920 mm |
