1968 Mazda Familia vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2009 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 41 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 2,148 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz C (168 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1968 Mazda Familia. (57 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 1968 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 840 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.
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, 2009 Mercedes-Benz C (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 319 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mazda Familia. (81 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Mazda Familia | 2009 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Familia | C |
Year Released | 1968 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 985 cc | 2148 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 81 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 66 L |