1968 Mazda Familia vs. 2007 Mazda RX-8
To start off, 2007 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 39 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 1,308 cc, 2007 Mazda RX-8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mazda RX-8 (232 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 1968 Mazda Familia. (57 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mazda RX-8 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, 2007 Mazda RX-8 (216 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mazda Familia. (81 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2007 Mazda RX-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Mazda Familia | 2007 Mazda RX-8 | |
| Make | Mazda | Mazda |
| Model | Familia | RX-8 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 985 cc | 1308 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 216 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 60 L |
