1968 Mazda Familia vs. 1966 Rover P5
To start off, 1968 Mazda Familia is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Rover P5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Rover P5 would be higher. At 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Rover P5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Rover P5 (122 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1968 Mazda Familia. (57 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Rover P5 should accelerate faster than 1968 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Rover P5 weights approximately 940 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, 1966 Rover P5 (217 Nm @ 2650 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mazda Familia. (81 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1966 Rover P5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Mazda Familia | 1966 Rover P5 | |
Make | Mazda | Rover |
Model | Familia | P5 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1966 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 985 cc | 2995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 122 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 81 Nm | 217 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2650 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1730 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2820 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 54 L |