1978 Mazda Familia vs. 1955 Oldsmobile 88
To start off, 1978 Mazda Familia is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Oldsmobile 88. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Oldsmobile 88 would be higher. At 5,318 cc (8 cylinders), 1955 Oldsmobile 88 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Oldsmobile 88 (200 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1978 Mazda Familia. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Oldsmobile 88 should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Oldsmobile 88 weights approximately 896 kg more than 1978 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, 1955 Oldsmobile 88 (450 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 340 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda Familia. (110 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1955 Oldsmobile 88 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Mazda Familia | 1955 Oldsmobile 88 | |
| Make | Mazda | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Familia | 88 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1272 cc | 5318 cc |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 804 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 3110 mm |
