1968 Mazda Familia vs. 1973 Mini MK III
To start off, 1973 Mini MK III is newer by 5 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 985 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Mazda Familia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Mazda Familia (57 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1973 Mini MK III. (34 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mazda Familia should accelerate faster than 1973 Mini MK III. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mazda Familia weights approximately 178 kg more than 1973 Mini MK III. 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, 1973 Mini MK III, 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 Mazda Familia (81 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mini MK III. (61 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1968 Mazda Familia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mini MK III.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Mazda Familia | 1973 Mini MK III | |
| Make | Mazda | Mini |
| Model | Familia | MK III |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 985 cc | 848 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 61 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 612 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 3060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2040 mm |
