1968 Mazda Familia vs. 1984 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, 1984 Nissan Bluebird is newer by 16 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 1,952 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Nissan Bluebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Nissan Bluebird (94 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1968 Mazda Familia. (57 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Nissan Bluebird should accelerate faster than 1968 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Nissan Bluebird weights approximately 344 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, 1984 Nissan Bluebird (152 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mazda Familia. (81 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1984 Nissan Bluebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Mazda Familia | 1984 Nissan Bluebird | |
Make | Mazda | Nissan |
Model | Familia | Bluebird |
Year Released | 1968 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 985 cc | 1952 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 81 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1134 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2530 mm |