1966 Mazda Familia vs. 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500
To start off, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 is newer by 14 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 4,972 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 (237 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 1966 Mazda Familia. (57 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 should accelerate faster than 1966 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 725 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, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 (402 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 321 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Mazda Familia. (81 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Mazda Familia | 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Familia | 500 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 984 cc | 4972 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 402 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 90 L |
