1968 Mazda Familia vs. 1971 Oldsmobile 442
To start off, 1971 Oldsmobile 442 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Mazda Familia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Mazda Familia would be higher. At 7,467 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Oldsmobile 442 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Oldsmobile 442 (260 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 1968 Mazda Familia. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Oldsmobile 442 should accelerate faster than 1968 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Oldsmobile 442 weights approximately 990 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, 1971 Oldsmobile 442 (502 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 423 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mazda Familia. (79 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1971 Oldsmobile 442 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Mazda Familia | 1971 Oldsmobile 442 | |
| Make | Mazda | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Familia | 442 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 987 cc | 7467 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 502 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2850 mm |
