1968 Mazda Familia vs. 2013 Subaru Outback
To start off, 2013 Subaru Outback is newer by 45 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 3,600 cc (16 cylinders), 2013 Subaru Outback is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Subaru Outback (252 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 1968 Mazda Familia. (57 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Subaru Outback should accelerate faster than 1968 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Subaru Outback weights approximately 868 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.
Because 2013 Subaru Outback is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Mazda Familia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Subaru Outback will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Subaru Outback (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 254 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mazda Familia. (81 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2013 Subaru Outback will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Mazda Familia | 2013 Subaru Outback | |
| Make | Mazda | Subaru |
| Model | Familia | Outback |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 985 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 16 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1658 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2740 mm |
