2002 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 1968 Mazda Familia
To start off, 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish is newer by 34 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 5,934 cc (12 cylinders), 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish (454 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 397 more horse power than 1968 Mazda Familia. (57 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish should accelerate faster than 1968 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish weights approximately 1120 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, 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish (542 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 461 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mazda Familia. (81 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish | 1968 Mazda Familia | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Mazda |
| Model | Vanquish | Familia |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5934 cc | 985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 454 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2200 mm |
