1966 Mazda Familia vs. 1976 Mercedes-Benz 230
To start off, 1976 Mercedes-Benz 230 is newer by 10 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 2,305 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Mercedes-Benz 230 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Mercedes-Benz 230 (109 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1966 Mazda Familia. (35 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Mercedes-Benz 230 should accelerate faster than 1966 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Mercedes-Benz 230 weights approximately 635 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, 1976 Mercedes-Benz 230 (185 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Mazda Familia. (60 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1976 Mercedes-Benz 230 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Mazda Familia | 1976 Mercedes-Benz 230 | |
Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Familia | 230 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 782 cc | 2305 cc |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 60 Nm | 185 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1375 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 65 L |