1968 Mazda Familia vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 44 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 5,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mercedes-Benz E (518 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 461 more horse power than 1968 Mazda Familia. (57 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 1968 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 1062 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, 2012 Mercedes-Benz E (699 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 618 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mazda Familia. (81 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Mazda Familia | 2012 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Familia | E |
Year Released | 1968 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 985 cc | 5500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 518 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 81 Nm | 699 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 1700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1852 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4887 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1872 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1443 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2875 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 80 L |