1975 Mazda Familia vs. 2001 Mercedes-Benz ML
To start off, 2001 Mercedes-Benz ML is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Mazda Familia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Mazda Familia would be higher. At 2,597 cc (5 cylinders), 2001 Mercedes-Benz ML is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Mercedes-Benz ML (161 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1975 Mazda Familia. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Mercedes-Benz ML should accelerate faster than 1975 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mercedes-Benz ML weights approximately 706 kg more than 1975 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, 2001 Mercedes-Benz ML (400 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mazda Familia. (110 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2001 Mercedes-Benz ML will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Mazda Familia | 2001 Mercedes-Benz ML | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Familia | ML |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1271 cc | 2597 cc |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1506 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2860 mm |
