2008 GMC Acadia vs. 1968 Mazda Familia
To start off, 2008 GMC Acadia is newer by 40 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 GMC Acadia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 GMC Acadia (275 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 218 more horse power than 1968 Mazda Familia. (57 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 GMC Acadia should accelerate faster than 1968 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 GMC Acadia weights approximately 1352 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.
Because 2008 GMC Acadia is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Mazda Familia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 GMC Acadia will offer significantly more control. 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, 2008 GMC Acadia (340 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 259 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mazda Familia. (81 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2008 GMC Acadia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 GMC Acadia | 1968 Mazda Familia | |
| Make | GMC | Mazda |
| Model | Acadia | Familia |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1968 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 275 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2142 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2200 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 55 L |
