1950 Ferrari 340 America vs. 2005 Mazda RX-8
To start off, 2005 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 55 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Ferrari 340 America. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Ferrari 340 America would be higher. At 4,102 cc (12 cylinders), 1950 Ferrari 340 America is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Ferrari 340 America (220 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2005 Mazda RX-8. (189 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Ferrari 340 America should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda RX-8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda RX-8 weights approximately 190 kg more than 1950 Ferrari 340 America.
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.
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1950 Ferrari 340 America | 2005 Mazda RX-8 | |
Make | Ferrari | Mazda |
Model | 340 America | RX-8 |
Year Released | 1950 | 2005 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4102 cc | 2614 cc |
Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 220 HP | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1390 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2710 mm |