1968 Mazda Familia vs. 1955 Porsche 356
To start off, 1968 Mazda Familia is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Porsche 356 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Porsche 356 (100 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1968 Mazda Familia. (57 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Porsche 356 should accelerate faster than 1968 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Porsche 356 weights approximately 60 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, 1955 Porsche 356 (119 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mazda Familia. (81 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1955 Porsche 356 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Mazda Familia | 1955 Porsche 356 | |
Make | Mazda | Porsche |
Model | Familia | 356 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 985 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 81 Nm | 119 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2110 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 52 L |