1969 Mazda Familia vs. 1972 Mercedes-Benz 450
To start off, 1972 Mercedes-Benz 450 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Mazda Familia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Mazda Familia would be higher. At 4,519 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Mercedes-Benz 450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Mercedes-Benz 450 (217 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1969 Mazda Familia. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Mercedes-Benz 450 should accelerate faster than 1969 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercedes-Benz 450 weights approximately 890 kg more than 1969 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, 1972 Mercedes-Benz 450 (359 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mazda Familia. (79 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1972 Mercedes-Benz 450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Mazda Familia | 1972 Mercedes-Benz 450 | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Familia | 450 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 987 cc | 4519 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 90 L |
