1968 Mazda Familia vs. 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500
To start off, 1968 Mazda Familia is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 would be higher. At 5,401 cc (8 cylinders), 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 (177 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1968 Mazda Familia. (57 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 should accelerate faster than 1968 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 1610 kg more than 1968 Mazda Familia. 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, 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 (440 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 359 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mazda Familia. (81 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Mazda Familia | 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Familia | 500 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1943 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 985 cc | 5401 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 2400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 3300 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 120 L |
