1968 Mazda Familia vs. 1997 Mercedes-Benz V
To start off, 1997 Mercedes-Benz V is newer by 29 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 2,295 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Mercedes-Benz V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Mercedes-Benz V (139 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1968 Mazda Familia. (57 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Mercedes-Benz V should accelerate faster than 1968 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Mercedes-Benz V weights approximately 1210 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.
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, 1997 Mercedes-Benz V, 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, 1997 Mercedes-Benz V (210 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mazda Familia. (81 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1997 Mercedes-Benz V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Mazda Familia | 1997 Mercedes-Benz V | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Familia | V |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 985 cc | 2295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 2000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 3010 mm |
