1968 Mazda Familia vs. 1968 Porsche 906
To start off, both 1968 Mazda Familia and 1968 Porsche 906 were released in the same year (1968). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,989 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Porsche 906 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Porsche 906 (217 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 1968 Mazda Familia. (57 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Porsche 906 should accelerate faster than 1968 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mazda Familia weights approximately 173 kg more than 1968 Porsche 906.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Mazda Familia | 1968 Porsche 906 | |
Make | Mazda | Porsche |
Model | Familia | 906 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1968 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 985 cc | 1989 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 617 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1080 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 61 L |