1968 Mazda Familia vs. 1975 Mazda 818
To start off, 1975 Mazda 818 is newer by 7 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 1,272 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Mazda 818 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Mazda 818 (68 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1968 Mazda Familia. (57 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Mazda 818 should accelerate faster than 1968 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Mazda 818 weights approximately 90 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.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1975 Mazda 818 (92 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mazda Familia. (81 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1975 Mazda 818 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Mazda Familia | 1975 Mazda 818 | |
| Make | Mazda | Mazda |
| Model | Familia | 818 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 985 cc | 1272 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2320 mm |
