1968 Mazda Familia vs. 1968 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, both 1968 Mazda Familia and 1968 Mercedes-Benz E were released in the same year (1968). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,307 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Mercedes-Benz E (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1968 Mazda Familia. (57 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 1968 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 570 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, 1968 Mercedes-Benz E (186 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mazda Familia. (81 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1968 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Mazda Familia | 1968 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Familia | E |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 985 cc | 2307 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 65 L |
