1951 Ferrari 375 Indy vs. 1987 Mazda 929
To start off, 1987 Mazda 929 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy would be higher. At 4,493 cc (12 cylinders), 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy (346 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 1987 Mazda 929. (114 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy should accelerate faster than 1987 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Mazda 929 weights approximately 590 kg more than 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy | 1987 Mazda 929 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mazda |
| Model | 375 Indy | 929 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4493 cc | 2183 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 970 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2720 mm |
