1968 Mazda Familia vs. 2006 Pontiac GTO
To start off, 2006 Pontiac GTO 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 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Pontiac GTO (400 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 351 more horse power than 1968 Mazda Familia. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 1968 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Pontiac GTO weights approximately 950 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Pontiac GTO (543 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 464 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mazda Familia. (79 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Mazda Familia | 2006 Pontiac GTO | |
| Make | Mazda | Pontiac |
| Model | Familia | GTO |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 987 cc | 5965 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 543 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 68 L |
