1976 Mazda Familia vs. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 420
To start off, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 420 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Mazda Familia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Mazda Familia would be higher. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Mercedes-Benz 420 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 420 (219 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1976 Mazda Familia. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 420 should accelerate faster than 1976 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 420 weights approximately 800 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, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 420 (329 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mazda Familia. (111 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1985 Mercedes-Benz 420 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Mazda Familia | 1985 Mercedes-Benz 420 | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Familia | 420 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1272 cc | 4196 cc |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 219 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 329 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2460 mm |
