1968 Mazda Familia vs. 1976 Mercedes-Benz 200
To start off, 1976 Mercedes-Benz 200 is newer by 8 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 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Mercedes-Benz 200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Mercedes-Benz 200 (95 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1968 Mazda Familia. (57 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Mercedes-Benz 200 should accelerate faster than 1968 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Mercedes-Benz 200 weights approximately 555 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, 1976 Mercedes-Benz 200 (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mazda Familia. (81 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1976 Mercedes-Benz 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Mazda Familia | 1976 Mercedes-Benz 200 | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Familia | 200 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 985 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 95 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 65 L |
