1968 Mazda Familia vs. 1993 Seat Ibiza
To start off, 1993 Seat Ibiza is newer by 25 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 1,043 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Seat Ibiza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Mazda Familia (57 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1993 Seat Ibiza. (44 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mazda Familia should accelerate faster than 1993 Seat Ibiza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Seat Ibiza weights approximately 180 kg more than 1968 Mazda Familia.
Because 1968 Mazda Familia is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1968 Mazda Familia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Seat Ibiza, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1968 Mazda Familia (81 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Seat Ibiza. (77 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1968 Mazda Familia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Seat Ibiza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Mazda Familia | 1993 Seat Ibiza | |
| Make | Mazda | Seat |
| Model | Familia | Ibiza |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 985 cc | 1043 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2450 mm |
