1976 Mazda Familia vs. 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220
To start off, 1976 Mazda Familia is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220 would be higher. At 2,195 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220 (115 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1976 Mazda Familia. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220 should accelerate faster than 1976 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220 weights approximately 585 kg more than 1976 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, 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220 (172 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mazda Familia. (111 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Mazda Familia | 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220 | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Familia | 220 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1272 cc | 2195 cc |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2760 mm |
