1968 Mazda Familia vs. 1968 Saab 99
To start off, both 1968 Mazda Familia and 1968 Saab 99 were released in the same year (1968). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,709 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Saab 99 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Saab 99 (79 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1968 Mazda Familia. (57 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Saab 99 should accelerate faster than 1968 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Saab 99 weights approximately 280 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.
Because 1968 Mazda Familia is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1968 Mazda Familia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1968 Saab 99, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Saab 99 (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mazda Familia. (81 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1968 Saab 99 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Mazda Familia | 1968 Saab 99 | |
| Make | Mazda | Saab |
| Model | Familia | 99 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 985 cc | 1709 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 54 L |
