1971 Mazda Familia vs. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 250
To start off, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 250 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Mazda Familia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Mazda Familia would be higher. At 2,525 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Mercedes-Benz 250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 250 (138 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1971 Mazda Familia. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 250 should accelerate faster than 1971 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 250 weights approximately 616 kg more than 1971 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, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 250 (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mazda Familia. (79 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1979 Mercedes-Benz 250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Mazda Familia | 1979 Mercedes-Benz 250 | |
Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Familia | 250 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 987 cc | 2525 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 79 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Vehicle Weight | 744 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2800 mm |