1968 Mazda Familia vs. 1958 Simca Oceane
To start off, 1968 Mazda Familia is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Simca Oceane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Simca Oceane would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Simca Oceane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Simca Oceane (56 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1968 Mazda Familia. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Simca Oceane should accelerate faster than 1968 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Simca Oceane weights approximately 232 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1958 Simca Oceane (88 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mazda Familia. (79 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1958 Simca Oceane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Mazda Familia | 1958 Simca Oceane | |
| Make | Mazda | Simca |
| Model | Familia | Oceane |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 987 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 972 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 55 L |
