1968 Mazda Familia vs. 1975 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1975 Pontiac Firebird 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 7,462 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Pontiac Firebird (296 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 239 more horse power than 1968 Mazda Familia. (57 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1968 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 960 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 Pontiac Firebird (563 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 482 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mazda Familia. (81 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1975 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Mazda Familia | 1975 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | Mazda | Pontiac |
| Model | Familia | Firebird |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 985 cc | 7462 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 563 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 76 L |
