1980 BMW M5 vs. 1968 Mazda Familia
To start off, 1980 BMW M5 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Mazda Familia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Mazda Familia would be higher. At 3,453 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 BMW M5 (218 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1968 Mazda Familia. (57 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 1968 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 BMW M5 weights approximately 601 kg more than 1968 Mazda Familia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1980 BMW M5 (304 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mazda Familia. (81 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1980 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
1980 BMW M5 | 1968 Mazda Familia | |
Make | BMW | Mazda |
Model | M5 | Familia |
Year Released | 1980 | 1968 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3453 cc | 985 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 218 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 304 Nm | 81 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1391 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 3710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2200 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |