1968 Mazda Familia vs. 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 38 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 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata (160 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1968 Mazda Familia. (57 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata should accelerate faster than 1968 Mazda Familia.
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, 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata (188 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mazda Familia. (81 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Mazda Familia | 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
| Make | Mazda | Mazda |
| Model | Familia | MX-5 Miata |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 985 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 50 L |
