1968 Mazda 1000 vs. 1975 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 1975 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Mazda 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Mazda 1000 would be higher. At 2,746 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Mercedes-Benz S (158 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1968 Mazda 1000. (57 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 1968 Mazda 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 875 kg more than 1968 Mazda 1000. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1975 Mercedes-Benz S (227 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mazda 1000. (94 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1975 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mazda 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Mazda 1000 | 1975 Mercedes-Benz S | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 1000 | S |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1168 cc | 2746 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 227 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 85 L |
