1968 Mazda Familia vs. 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is newer by 6 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 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (160 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1968 Mazda Familia. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight should accelerate faster than 1968 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 1195 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, 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 301 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mazda Familia. (79 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Mazda Familia | 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
| Make | Mazda | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Familia | Ninety-Eight |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 987 cc | 5736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 5900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 3230 mm |
