1966 Mazda Familia vs. 1968 Plymouth GTX
To start off, 1968 Plymouth GTX is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Mazda Familia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Mazda Familia would be higher. At 7,206 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Plymouth GTX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Plymouth GTX (375 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 318 more horse power than 1966 Mazda Familia. (57 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Plymouth GTX should accelerate faster than 1966 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Plymouth GTX weights approximately 807 kg more than 1966 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, 1968 Plymouth GTX (651 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 570 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Mazda Familia. (81 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1968 Plymouth GTX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Mazda Familia | 1968 Plymouth GTX | |
| Make | Mazda | Plymouth |
| Model | Familia | GTX |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 984 cc | 7206 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 375 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 651 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1597 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2950 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 72 L |
