1966 Mazda Familia vs. 1968 Plymouth VIP
To start off, 1968 Plymouth VIP 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 5,208 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Plymouth VIP is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Plymouth VIP (230 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 1966 Mazda Familia. (57 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Plymouth VIP should accelerate faster than 1966 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Plymouth VIP weights approximately 857 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 VIP (461 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 380 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Mazda Familia. (81 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1968 Plymouth VIP 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 VIP | |
| Make | Mazda | Plymouth |
| Model | Familia | VIP |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 984 cc | 5208 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 461 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1647 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 5420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 90 L |
