1968 Mazda Familia vs. 1998 Mercedes-Benz A
To start off, 1998 Mercedes-Benz A is newer by 30 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Mercedes-Benz A is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Mercedes-Benz A (128 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1968 Mazda Familia. (57 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mercedes-Benz A should accelerate faster than 1968 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Mercedes-Benz A weights approximately 305 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, 1998 Mercedes-Benz A, 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, 1998 Mercedes-Benz A (180 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mazda Familia. (81 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1998 Mercedes-Benz A will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Mazda Familia | 1998 Mercedes-Benz A | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Familia | A |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 985 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1095 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 3580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2430 mm |
